EU High Representative welcomes new Georgian PM, cabinet in “historic phase” of relations
Borrell said he was “looking forward” to continuing “working closely” with Georgia during a “historic phase” of relations. Photo: Josep Borrell Twitter
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Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on Friday extended his congratulations to Irakli Kobakhidze, the newly confirmed Georgian Prime Minister, and his cabinet, saying he was “looking forward” to continuing “working closely” with Georgia during a “historic phase” of relations.
Congratulations to newly appointed Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and his team.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) February 9, 2024
Looking forward to continuing working closely with Georgia in this historic phase of EU-Georgia relations, advancing on Georgia’s EU path.
Kobakhidze and his cabinet were approved by the Parliament on Thursday following the resignation of Irakli Garibashvili as the PM on January 29.
The development followed Georgia being granted EU membership candidate status on December 14.
Along with the requested status, the country also received nine conditions to meet for opening accession talks with the bloc.