Hartzell: Many friends of Georgia in Europe are Asking Where Georgia is Going
By The Messenger Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
EU Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell spoke about the importance of the April 19 agreement.
“Today we have gathered to discuss what was done after the April 19 agreement, how it was done. Although time has passed, this is a very important discussion and also very topical. Not only to discuss what has already been done to fulfill the agreement, but also what needs to be done.
This discussion should reflect the current situation and discuss the steps that need to be taken next. Because many friends of Georgia in Europe ask the question, where is Georgia going and what will be Georgia's next step.
The April 19 agreement is a guide to EU integration. This is not the only way, but one that is designed to move forward in this direction, and a very legitimate question is heard, if not this way, then which one?
I am pleased to note that progress has been made on the issues covered by the agreement and various commitments have been fulfilled, which has worked well for Georgia.
As for the issues that have not been fulfilled, there are various commitments that have been made, we can consider the reform of the judiciary, as well as the moment related to the constitutional changes, and it is very important for a strong democracy to resolve these issues.”
