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.
Irakli Kobakhidze, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Georgia, on Thursday said domestic anti-corruption laws could be revised if advised by the Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee.
Georgian Parliament on Thursday approved Irakli Kobakhidze, the former Chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party, as the Prime Minister of Georgia, following the resignation of the former PM Irakli Garibashvili.
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Thursday praised the “joint efforts” of the outgoing Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and the incumbent Georgian Dream party Chair Irakli Kobakhidze, expected to replace the former as the head of the Government, in their advancement of “political and economic success” for the country.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday announced his exit from the position of the head of the Government.
Irakli Kobakhidze, the newly confirmed Georgian Prime Minister, on Friday signed a decree on the appointment of ministers following the confidence vote in the Parliament on Thursday.
The Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II on Friday “heartily” congratulated Irakli Kobakhidze on his appointment as the country’s Prime Minister by saying “May God grant that your work brings peace, prosperity and further success to Georgia”.
James O'Brien, the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, on Saturday congratulated the newly appointed Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze and his team.
Marija Pejčinović Burić, the Council of Europe's Secretary General, on Monday extended her congratulations to Irakli Kobakhidze, the newly confirmed Georgian Prime Minister, in a message on ties between the country and the bloc, and the former’s European Union integration.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish President, on Friday extended his “sincere” congratulations to Irakli Kobakhidze on his appointment as the country’s new Prime Minister.
Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, on Friday extended his “warmest congratulations” to Irakli Kobakhidze, the newly confirmed Georgian Prime Minister, in a message on ties between the two states and the latter’s European Union integration.
Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, on Tuesday congratulated Irakli Kobakhidze on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Georgia in a message that highlighted the “flourishing friendship” between the countries for more than 30 years.
Pawel Herczynski, the European Union Ambassador to Georgia, on Thursday highlighted the significance of “quick” movement toward the opening of accession talks between Georgia and the European Union.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said Italy and Romania shared “many common goals and visions”, including their support for Georgia’s European Union integration path.
The Georgian Parliament on Friday hosted the second meeting on the implementation of the nine steps outlined by the European Commission as prerequisites for initiating accession talks with the country.