Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili Meets with European Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni
By Liza Mchedlidze
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
During his working visit to Strasbourg, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ilia Darchiashvili met with the European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni.
The meeting focused on the process of implementing the 12 recommendations of the European Commission by Georgia. The Minister provided the European Commissioner with comprehensive information about the steps Georgia has taken in this direction and the results achieved. Ilia Darchiashvili expressed hope that Georgia's efforts would be duly evaluated, leading to the country being granted candidate status.
Additionally, it was noted that the process of implementing reforms is being closely coordinated with relevant European Union institutions, while also considering the recommendations of the Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR.
The significance of the agreement on the deep and comprehensive free trade area with the European Union was emphasized, particularly in relation to Georgia's business sector development. Furthermore, the positive progress in the agreement's implementation process was acknowledged.
The parties also stressed the importance of sectoral integration with the European Union, with particular attention to Georgia's full integration into the European single market.
Furthermore, the parties discussed prospects for further enhancing cooperation and future plans.
