PM, European Council President review EU integration, reforms at COP28
The PM highlighted that progress achieved by the Government had been confirmed by the European Commission, and now the authorities were “waiting for the positive decision of the European Council on granting the candidate status”. Photo: Government Administration
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Georgia’s European integration process and the associated reforms agenda were discussed on Friday in a meeting between Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Charles Michel, the European Council President, on the sidelines of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference hosted in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
The meeting focused on the recommendation of the European Commission to the European Council to grant the country the bloc’s membership candidate status, the Government Administration said.
Garibashvili informed Michel about the reforms already implemented by his Government on the European integration path, and further noted the Government was pursuing the “successfully launched process” of implementing the recommendations set out by the bloc.
Held fruitful talks w/ @CharlesMichel in the frames of the #COP28 in ????????. Discussed ????????'s reform agenda & progress on ???????? integration. Grateful for the support of @CharlesMichel. Looking ahead with confidence towards ???????? Candidate Status in December! pic.twitter.com/DITw2KHRoE
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) December 1, 2023
The Georgian official noted his Government had a “specific vision for each reform” and corresponding action plans with deadlines for implementation, and pointed out “in this process the Government is working in coordination with representatives of the European Union”.
The PM highlighted that progress achieved by the Government had been confirmed by the European Commission, and now the authorities were “waiting for the positive decision of the European Council on granting the candidate status”.
Garibashvili also thanked Michel for his assistance and support in the process of implementation of EU recommendations and emphasised the importance of his further support.