Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday thanked the Romanian Parliament for adopting a resolution on the European perspective of Georgia.
In his social media post, Papuashvili extended his “heartfelt” gratitude to Nicolae Ciucă, the President of the Senate of Romania and the lawmaking body for their “unwavering support” in adopting the resolution.
At this crucial time for our nation’s European aspirations, your solidarity holds immense significance. The endorsement from both chambers of the Romanian Parliament is invaluable as we navigate this pivotal phase on our journey towards EU accession”, Papuashvili’s post said.
The resolution, on the European perspective of Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and Western Balkans, was adopted at a plenary session of the Romanian Parliament and emphasised the country, as a strategic partner of Georgia, was confirming its “strong support” for the latter’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to @NicolaeCiuca and the esteemed members of the Romanian Parliament for their unwavering support in adopting a resolution on the European Perspective of Georgia. At this crucial time for our nation’s European aspirations, your…
— Shalva Papuashvili ???????? (@shpapuashvili) November 29, 2023
It also recognised the European Union’s enlargement policy as the “most successful tool” for stimulating democratic transformation in the bloc’s Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans.
The Romanian Parliament “strongly” supported the progress of European integration of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia and also called for continued European support so that “Georgia can take further steps on the path of European integration, including receiving the status of a candidate for EU membership”.