Georgian and Polish presidents meet: ‘more Europe, more NATO, more Poland in Georgia’
By Gvantsa Gabekhadze
Thursday, May 9
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has met his Polish colleague Andrzej Duda in Warsaw on Wednesday, saying that Georgia needs more Europe, more NATO and more Poland.
“Today, Poland is distinguished with its low rate of unemployment, but Georgia faces that problem. Starting to work with Poland to overcome irregular migration and increase professional qualification carries significant importance. Poland’s support in this respect is crucial. More Europe, More NATO, and More Poland in Georgia,” Zurabishvili said.
Zurabishvili stated that the friendship between the Polish and Georgian people dates back centuries.
She added that Georgia is aware that Poland stands with Georgia not only in peace but also in war.
“Georgia will never forget your president’s arrival to Georgia in 2008. Mr. Kaczynski, and later yourself, always made supportive statements in favor of Georgia’s territorial integrity in all international formats and forums. It still continues,” Zurabishvili said.
Zurabishvili said that it carries significant importance that the Embassy of Poland will serve as the NATO contact embassy in Tbilisi.
“And it should also be noted that NATO is moving toward Georgia as it has become a valuable partner to reinforce Black Sea security.
“Georgia, together with its partners, is ready to enhance Black Sea security to avoid confrontations and conflicts that could threaten the status of this bridge that should stand between Georgia and the European Union,” she said.
Zurabishvili stated that the EU and its partners should give proper assessments to Georgia’s achievements as only common evaluations are not sufficient.
“Georgia’s sectoral integration into the EU need to be actively supported,” she said.
Duda praised 100-year-old Georgian-Polish diplomatic ties and stated that his country is always ready to support Georgia.
