The News in Brief
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Parliament Chairman Papuashvili Meets President of Iceland Guðni Jóhannesson
The Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, met with the President of the Republic of Iceland, Guðni Jóhannesson.
Shalva Papuashvili emphasized the importance of the first high-level visit from the Republic of Iceland to Georgia. He thanked the Icelandic side for supporting Georgia's territorial integrity and Euro-Atlantic goals.
According to Guðni Jóhannesson, it is important that small states cooperate at the international level to achieve common goals.
The press service of the Parliament stated that the parties discussed potential areas of cooperation between Georgia and Iceland, including renewable energy, the fight against climate change, innovation, and cultural and educational exchanges. Guðni Jóhannesson noted that Iceland has achieved great success in the utilization of hydropower and geothermal energy.
The Icelandic side stated that Georgia possesses a unique geographical location and significant potential for utilizing water energy. Guðni Jóhannesson expressed his readiness to share Iceland's best practices and experiences with Georgia.
Ambassador Pawel Herczynski Urges Collaboration for European Integration
The Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, emphasized the significance of consensus and highlighted the necessity for political parties to collaborate in order to complete the 9 recommendations, despite the considerable energy and attention demanded by elections.
"Although there is an election in October, which requires a lot of energy and attention, it is important that, in parallel, all political parties do their best to implement all nine recommendations. This means ensuring an inclusive process on the part of the government and giving the opposition the opportunity to participate in the process.
It requires a constructive approach from the side of the opposition. The involvement of civil society is also important for us. Therefore, we hope that, despite the election campaign, there will be consensus, and everyone will work together in the direction of European integration," Herczynski said.
Parliament Chairman Papuashvili Meets President of Iceland Guðni Jóhannesson
Shalva Papuashvili emphasized the importance of the first high-level visit from the Republic of Iceland to Georgia. He thanked the Icelandic side for supporting Georgia's territorial integrity and Euro-Atlantic goals.
According to Guðni Jóhannesson, it is important that small states cooperate at the international level to achieve common goals.
The press service of the Parliament stated that the parties discussed potential areas of cooperation between Georgia and Iceland, including renewable energy, the fight against climate change, innovation, and cultural and educational exchanges. Guðni Jóhannesson noted that Iceland has achieved great success in the utilization of hydropower and geothermal energy.
The Icelandic side stated that Georgia possesses a unique geographical location and significant potential for utilizing water energy. Guðni Jóhannesson expressed his readiness to share Iceland's best practices and experiences with Georgia.
Ambassador Pawel Herczynski Urges Collaboration for European Integration
"Although there is an election in October, which requires a lot of energy and attention, it is important that, in parallel, all political parties do their best to implement all nine recommendations. This means ensuring an inclusive process on the part of the government and giving the opposition the opportunity to participate in the process.
It requires a constructive approach from the side of the opposition. The involvement of civil society is also important for us. Therefore, we hope that, despite the election campaign, there will be consensus, and everyone will work together in the direction of European integration," Herczynski said.