Pawel Herczynski discusses European Commission's visit to Georgia
By Liza Mchedlidze
Friday, November 18, 2022
EU Ambassador to Georgia H.E. Pawel Herczynski discussed European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi's visit to Georgia.
"In relation to the implementation of the 12 recommendations, the European Commissioner very clearly told everyone he met that a national consensus is needed, which means inclusiveness on the part of the government and constructive involvement on the part of the opposition," EU Ambassador said.
According to him, it was a very good visit.
"European Commissioner Várhelyi came to Georgia for the first time as a European Commissioner who is responsible not only for neighborhood policy, but also for enlargement issues. After EU leaders gave Georgia a European perspective in the summer, the door to the EU has opened and now Georgia must prove that it is ready to take the next steps.
During the visit, the European Commissioner focused on two main issues, namely - the 12 priorities (recommendations) of the European Commission for Georgia and the European Investment Plan.
Regarding the implementation of the 12 priorities, the European Commissioner made it very clear to everyone he met that a national consensus is needed, which means inclusiveness on the part of the government and constructive engagement on the part of the opposition.
The European Commissioner emphasized that cooperation between all parties is necessary to take the next steps.
During the discussions held within the framework of the European investment plan, the main emphasis was placed on projects in the fields of communication and energy. We have to speed up their implementation and I really hope that we will have concrete results soon. Results that will benefit both Georgia and the European Union," the Ambassador said.
