Georgian PM discusses “close ties” with Italy, support for Georgia’s EU integration with outgoing Ambassador
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday hosted outgoing Italian Ambassador Enrico Valvo. Photo: Government press office
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday discussed “close and friendly ties” with Italy and the latter’s support for Georgia’s European integration in a meeting with the outgoing Italian Ambassador Enrico Valvo.
The meeting at the PM’s office also highlighted the establishment of a “high-level political dialogue format” between the states and discussed prospects of further intensifying the partnership, the Government press office said.
The European Council’s “historic decision” this month to grant Georgia the European Union membership candidate status was also noted.
The head of the Georgian Government extended gratitude to the diplomat for his “personal contribution” to fostering cooperation between the two countries, before the Ambassador reiterated his Government's support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Charles Michel, the European Council President, on Thursday said the Council granted Georgia the European Union membership candidate status.
The Georgian Defence Ministry and a visiting delegation of Italian Armed Forces General Staff discussed the current ties and prospects of future cooperation, signing a bilateral cooperation agreement for 2024.
Maka Botchorishvili, the Chair of the European Integration Committee of the Georgian Parliament, on Thursday said the Italian Government had pledged support for her country’s authorities in their implementation of the conditions outlined by the European Union last year for granting its membership candidate status to Georgia.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday vowed his country’s support for Georgia’s accession to the European Union.
Partnership relations between Georgia and Italy were discussed in a meeting between the Georgian Education Minister Giorgi Amilakhvari and the outgoing Italian Ambassador Enrico Valvo on Tuesday.
Massimiliano D’Antuono, the newly appointed Italian Ambassador to Georgia, on Tuesday presented his credentials to the country’s Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday lauded Italy as a “reliable ally” and highlighted “common European values” in a Tbilisi meeting with Massimiliano D'Antuono, the new Italian Ambassador to the country.