On November 6, the delegation of Special Representatives of the European Union and Member States for the Eastern Partnership began its visit to Georgia. The delegation already met with Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili for a working lunch. They will also hold a meeting with the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili and visit the Russian occupation line, according to the Georgian Foreign Ministry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that the visit “of 20 EU member states carries a special importance and represents yet another clear example of political support from the European Union in such an important period for the country”. It should be noted that on November 8, the European Commission will publish a report on Georgia’s implementation of 12 priorities.
Meeting with the Foreign Minister
Georgia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ilia Darchiashvili, met with the delegation of special representatives of the European Union and member states for Eastern Partnership, led by Dirk Schuebel, the EU’s Special Representative for EaP. The delegation also includes Gabriel Cremades, the special representative of Spain, currently holding the EU Presidency.
The meeting primarily addressed the Eastern Partnership format and its future development, with a focus on Georgia’s implementation of the European Commission’s 12 recommendations. Minister Darchiashvili highlighted legislative and institutional reforms and discussed geopolitical challenges, particularly the situation in Georgia’s occupied territories, according to the press release of the Foreign Ministry of Georgia.
Discussions centered on the EU’s role in resolving the Russia-Georgia conflict through the EU Monitoring Mission, Geneva International Discussions co-chairing, and the policy of non-recognition and engagement. The Minister expressed hope for Georgia to be granted candidate status this year.
He emphasized the importance of EU member states’ support and their recognition of Georgia’s European perspective and integration progress. “The participants of the meeting emphasized the importance of continuing the European transformation and modernization process for the successful implementation of the ambitious agenda of Georgia’s rapprochement with the European Union,” – reads the release.
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