Georgia’s participation in EU Civil Protection Mechanism reviewed by PM, Crisis Management Commissioner
Lenarčič welcomed the steps taken by Georgia to join the European Commission’s initiative, which coordinates the response to natural and man-made disasters at the EU level, and handed over a guide for the membership of the Mechanism, its supporting instruments and stages of the accession process. Photo via Government Administration
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Georgia’s participation in the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism was reviewed on Tuesday by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Janez Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, in a meeting held on the sidelines of Kobakhidze’s visit to Brussels.
Productive meeting with @JanezLenarcic in Brussels, recognizing the importance of granting ???????? candidate status. Reiterated our commitment to enhancing our partnership with the ???????? in the field of Civil Protection, with the ultimate goal of attaining full UCPM membership. pic.twitter.com/n2V7DdxnEE
— Irakli Kobakhidze (@PM_Kobakhidze) February 20, 2024
Lenarčič welcomed the steps taken by Georgia to join the European Commission’s initiative, which coordinates the response to natural and man-made disasters at the EU level, and handed over a guide for the membership of the Mechanism, its supporting instruments and stages of the accession process.
The reforms carried out by the Georgian Government in efforts to join the EU, as well as the country’s progress in this regard, were also discussed by the sides, the Government Administration said.
#Georgia's progress in building up its civil protection capabilities is impressive.
— Janez Lenarčič (@JanezLenarcic) February 20, 2024
Today, I handed over the pathway towards ???????? joining the #EUCivilProtectionMechanism to @PM_Kobakhidze.
The first step towards further strengthening Europe’s disaster management. pic.twitter.com/kigTRvkAlX
The PM highlighted the “important steps” taken by the Georgian authorities to bring the country closer to Europe, both at the legislative and institutional levels, adding the Government was “actively working” to achieve further progress on the EU integration path.
In his turn, the European Commissioner affirmed his support to Kobakhidze for the country’s European aspirations.
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