Kobakhidze Meets European Leaders, Discusses Georgia-EU Relations at EPC Summit
By Liza Mchedlidze
Friday, November 8, 2024
At the 5th European Political Community (EPC) Summit, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze participated in a panel on Economic Security and Connectivity. During the summit, he met with European Council President Charles Michel to discuss Georgia-EU relations, as reported by the government administration.
According to the government administration, Kobakhidze shared insights from the meeting, stating, "I had the opportunity to meet several European leaders, including Charles Michel, where we talked about Georgia-EU relations and used this platform to communicate our messages effectively."
He also addressed the current political landscape in Georgia, mentioning that the opposition struggles to mobilize support due to limited resources and popular backing. "The opposition has fewer resources than four years ago, making it easier to manage the situation today," he explained.
Kobakhidze reaffirmed Georgia's commitment to European dialogue.
"We are absolutely open to any discussion, we are flexible, and we have expressed our readiness for discussions to Charles Michel. This is our open position," Kobakhidze said.
In addition to his meeting with Michel, Kobakhidze also met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who, according to the government administration, congratulated him on the ruling party's recent election victory. The two discussed strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in areas like trade, tourism, and European integration.
Kobakhidze further met with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, to discuss Georgia's productive cooperation with the Council, its role in European integration, and challenges related to European security and Georgia's occupied territories, as per the government administration.
