PM Welcomes European Parliament Resolution Supporting Georgia ahead of EaP Summit

Georgian Prime Minister, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, has welcomed the decision of the European Parliament to back the resolution recommending for Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova to be allowed to join the customs or energy union.

“We welcome the Eastern Partnership Report unanimously adopted by the European Parliament as an important decision ahead of the upcoming summit, and yet another message from the EU in support of Georgia and the partner countries,” Kvirikashvili wrote on Facebook.

The PM says that the recommendations upheld by the European Parliament reflect the full support of Georgia’s priority issues, such as Georgia’s European aspirations and the need to set long-term goals in Georgia-EU relations. 

“Importantly, the European Parliament’s report contains clear messages on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Eastern Partnership member states, including Georgia, the occupation of Georgia’s two regions, and Russia’s failure to fulfill its international obligations,” Kvirikashvili added.

He went on that the report also calls for enhancing the EU’s role in peaceful resolution of conflicts.

“It is very important that the European Parliament singles out practical support provided for the Eastern Partnership member states, which involves promoting investment projects and SMEs, implementing infrastructural projects, and simplifying education in EU schools for Georgian citizens,” Kvirikashvili said, and thanked Georgia’s European partners and friends for this support.

The resolution was backed by the European Parliament on Wednesday. The document was adopted by 519 votes to 114, with 47 abstentions, the European Parliament’s press office said.

The fifth Eastern Partnership summit will take place in Brussels on November 24 and Georgia’s Kvirikashvili, with his delegation will attend it.

By Thea Morrison