Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and Adrienn Kiraly, a new Director of the Neighbourhood East and Institution Building of the European Commission, on Tuesday discussed the legislative body’s plans regarding the implementation of nine priorities outlined by the Commission for the country to open the European Union accession talks.
Papuashvili briefed Kiraly about the current activities and future plans of the country to fulfil the EU recommendations, the Parliament of Georgia said.
Fruitful exchange with Adrienn Kiraly, new Director of NEAR C, Neighbourhood East & Institution Building of the @EU_Commission. Discussed @Geoparliament ‘s plans regarding the implementation of #EU 9 steps. We continue close cooperation with the European Commission to smoothly… pic.twitter.com/8UpVxpp01S
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Kiraly congratulated Georgia on receiving the EU membership candidate status in December 2023, while the Georgian Parliament emphasised the country’s “fruitful cooperation” with the EU Commission in the process.
The Director of the Neighbourhood East and Institution Building expressed her readiness to support Georgia in various directions, including in sectoral rapprochement with the EU.
The Parliament Speaker also congratulated Kiraly on her appointment as the Director and expressed his willingness to cooperate with her.