Georgian Dream-appointed President Mikheil Kavelashvili stated that Georgia's European integration process is ongoing. He made this remark during his speech at the Ambassadors' Conference.
News
Trending stories
- 1 Ship Captain Suspected of Baltic Sea Cable Damage is Georgian Citizen
- 2 12 Found Dead in Bedroom of Indian Restaurant in Gudauri
- 3 British Parliament Discusses Launching Investigation Into Imedi TV
- 4 Former Senior Official of Georgian Special Task Department Speaks in Interview Before Leaving Country
- 5 Actor Andro Chichinadze Arrested
- 6 Head of Special Forces Operational Planning Division Resigns
According to Kavelashvili, European integration and a pro-Western course have recently been subjects of speculation, both domestically and internationally.
“We have encountered many speculations, and we know that, unfortunately, all of this serves to polarize our society. Therefore, it is very harmful to the interests of our country, and it is our duty to confront such speculations with the truth.
Despite the artificial agitation and the powerful disinformation campaign underway in the country, Georgia’s European integration process continues.
By 2028, we will implement almost 90 percent of the Association Agreement, and by 2030, we will be best prepared to join the European Union,” said Kavelashvili, who is not recognized as legitimate by opposition parties and the fifth president, Salome Zourabichvili.
As he stated, Georgia is ready to begin EU accession negotiations at any time.
“At any moment, our country will be ready to open negotiations and start the process,” Mikheil Kavelashvili added.
He also addressed relations with the United States, expressing that the Georgian Dream party expects “all misunderstandings to be resolved under the new administration.”
“As you know, the situation in the world is quite tense, including in our region.
We need more intelligent and pragmatic action, political acumen, and I am confident that with such efforts, we will undoubtedly lead our country to peace,” Mikheil Kavelashvili told the ambassadors.
As per the assessment of EU leaders and institutions, Georgia’s accession process has been de facto suspended due to the actions of the Georgian Dream government. This was stated in the enlargement report published by the European Commission on October 30. The European Commission explained that it would not recommend opening accession negotiations with Georgia unless the country changed course.
A month after the parliamentary elections, on November 28, Georgian Dream announced that it would not put the issue of opening negotiations on the agenda until the end of 2028. This decision was followed by rallies of thousands in Tbilisi and across the regions.
On this topic:
Baerbock: EU Should Debate Formal Suspending Georgia’s Accession Process
