The News in Brief
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
President Salome Zourabichvili Meets Chancellor of Austria in Orbeliani Palace
The President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili met with the Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer in Orbeliani Palace and discussed Georgia-EU relations, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the current situation in the region.
According to the information released by the press service, the President noted that giving Georgia a European perspective on the path of European integration is a historic decision supported by the majority of the Georgian population.
The Chancellor of Austria emphatically confirmed Austria's firm support for Georgia's territorial integrity and European integration process.
"During the meeting, it was mentioned that Georgia should continue implementing institutional reforms. At the same time, the European Union should make a strategic decision regarding Georgia and show the Russian Federation that Georgia has the support of the European Union.
The conversation touched on the occupation, which remains one of the main challenges of Georgia, and it was noted that the country will not deviate from its declared policy, which implies the restoration of territorial integrity only in a peaceful way. In addition, the conversation touched on the war waged by Russia in Ukraine and noted that it is a great challenge for the security of Europe.
The importance of strengthening the economic cooperation between Georgia and the Republic of Austria was also emphasized.
At the end of the meeting, the Federal Chancellor of Austria once again expressed the full readiness of Austria to support Georgia in the process of European integration," the information reads.
Levan Khabeishvili Wins UNM Party Chair Elections, Devotes Win to Saakashvili
Levan Khabeishvili made his first statement after winning the elections for the chairmanship of the United National Movement.
He thanked the voters and said that he is starting to fight against the Russian regime from today, to release Mikheil Saakashvili and Nika Gvaramia.
"Democracy is not a word for us. The United National Movement is the only party in Georgia that proves its commitment to Western values, this election is a direct manifestation of that.
We are not going to celebrate, of course. Today begins the process that will lead our country to peace, just as Misha and his comrades did in 2003.
We are going to work and we will never get tired of this work. From today we begin a difficult but continuous struggle to defeat the Russian oligarchic regime. From today, the NMM will be open to all new people, old and new comrades of ours, who can lay even one brick in this struggle.
This victory belongs to Mikheil Saakashvili, who is now fighting for his life, and his fight is also related to the freedom of our country. Obviously, the first decisions will be related to the fight for President Saakashvili's freedom. "Misha, I want to promise you that we will not stop until your life and health are secured for the freedom of our country," Khabeishvili said.
President Salome Zourabichvili Meets Chancellor of Austria in Orbeliani Palace
According to the information released by the press service, the President noted that giving Georgia a European perspective on the path of European integration is a historic decision supported by the majority of the Georgian population.
The Chancellor of Austria emphatically confirmed Austria's firm support for Georgia's territorial integrity and European integration process.
"During the meeting, it was mentioned that Georgia should continue implementing institutional reforms. At the same time, the European Union should make a strategic decision regarding Georgia and show the Russian Federation that Georgia has the support of the European Union.
The conversation touched on the occupation, which remains one of the main challenges of Georgia, and it was noted that the country will not deviate from its declared policy, which implies the restoration of territorial integrity only in a peaceful way. In addition, the conversation touched on the war waged by Russia in Ukraine and noted that it is a great challenge for the security of Europe.
The importance of strengthening the economic cooperation between Georgia and the Republic of Austria was also emphasized.
At the end of the meeting, the Federal Chancellor of Austria once again expressed the full readiness of Austria to support Georgia in the process of European integration," the information reads.
Levan Khabeishvili Wins UNM Party Chair Elections, Devotes Win to Saakashvili
He thanked the voters and said that he is starting to fight against the Russian regime from today, to release Mikheil Saakashvili and Nika Gvaramia.
"Democracy is not a word for us. The United National Movement is the only party in Georgia that proves its commitment to Western values, this election is a direct manifestation of that.
We are not going to celebrate, of course. Today begins the process that will lead our country to peace, just as Misha and his comrades did in 2003.
We are going to work and we will never get tired of this work. From today we begin a difficult but continuous struggle to defeat the Russian oligarchic regime. From today, the NMM will be open to all new people, old and new comrades of ours, who can lay even one brick in this struggle.
This victory belongs to Mikheil Saakashvili, who is now fighting for his life, and his fight is also related to the freedom of our country. Obviously, the first decisions will be related to the fight for President Saakashvili's freedom. "Misha, I want to promise you that we will not stop until your life and health are secured for the freedom of our country," Khabeishvili said.