Parliament Speaker, US Global Anti-Corruption Coordinator review reforms
The visiting official congratulated Georgia on receiving the EU membership candidate status in December and positively assessed the progress achieved by the country. Photo: Parliament of Georgia
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Reforms implemented in Georgia, including in combating corruption, were discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between the Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and Richard Nephew, the Coordinator of the United States Department of State on Global Anti-Corruption.
The meeting reviewed Georgia's progress on the path to joining the European Union and international rankings that “reflect the steps taken by the Georgian Government”, the Parliament Press Service said.
The visiting official congratulated Georgia on receiving the EU membership candidate status in December and positively assessed the progress achieved by the country.
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Nephew stressed combating corruption was one of the US’ national security priorities, adding the direction was “important for democracy to function as well as possible”.
He added the purpose of his visit was to “promote dialogue and experience-sharing” on the matter.
The officials also discussed prospects of future cooperation in fighting corruption and strengthening transparency.