The FINANCIAL — Mikheil Janelidze highlighted the successful reforms of Georgia as a member of Eastern Partnership on its path of European integration – the reforms which have transformed the country into into a democracy with open and growing economy and favorable investment climate.
Mikheil Janelidze spoke extensively about the opportunities offered by the DCFTA and the importance of granting Georgia the opportunity to travel to Europe visa-free.
According to the Minister, Georgia is today entering a new stage on a road towards ultimate integration into the EU and is strongly committed to full and effective implementation of the Association Agreement to ensure further legislative and institutional approximation. At the same time, Georgia going to enhance Georgia’s involvement in the EU specialized agencies and programmes; deepen sectorial cooperation; expand interconnections; as well as intensify cooperation in the field of security and defence.
“We have a clear vision and a plan to make this vision a reality. Our aim is to reach the level of integration where we would be able to say that this is really ‘everything but institutions’ leaving a political decision on membership open” – the Minister said.
The office of Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Georgia will conduct conference: „Eastern Partnership – Together Towards Tomorrow“ on 23 and 24 June, according to MFA of Georgia.
The conference will bring together up to one hundred representatives of the Eastern Partnership Member States, experts and member of academic communities, high-ranking officials, representatives of the public, private and civil sectors. The main focus of the conference will be on the development of democracy, security and economic policies of the Eastern Partnership countries.
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