Romanian Parliament Approves European Perspective Resolution for Moldova, Georgia, and Western Balkans
By Liza Mchedlidze
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia has announced that during the joint session of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate on November 29, the Romanian Parliament approved the "Resolution on the European perspective of the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, and the Western Balkans."
As per the agency, the resolution emphasizes that Romania, as a strategic partner of Georgia, firmly supports the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Georgia. This commitment takes into account the importance of the principles and goals outlined in the declaration of strategic partnership signed in 2022 for both countries.
Additionally, the document highlights the role of connectivity in consolidating stability, security, and prosperity in the Black Sea, underscoring its significance for integration into the European space. The EU's enlargement policy is acknowledged as the most successful tool for fostering democratic transformation in the Eastern Neighborhood and the Western Balkans.
Nevertheless, the resolution underscores that any extension will depend on the individual efforts of the candidates and their merit in fulfilling commitments in accordance with European values.
"The Parliament of Romania firmly supports the progress of European integration of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia and also calls for continued European support so that Georgia takes further steps on the path of European integration, including receiving the status of a candidate for EU membership.
This spirit is founded on the clear pro-European orientation of Georgian citizens and the anticipation that Georgia will persist in its endeavors for the comprehensive and sustainable implementation of the European Commission's recommendations.
The resolution emphasizes the necessity for heightened EU efforts to ensure peace, stability, and security in the Eastern neighborhood. It also underscores the importance of developing all dimensions of EU connectivity for the countries in the region.
The Romanian Parliament expresses its full readiness to cooperate with and support the parliaments of the candidate countries to promote their progress toward accession to the European Union," the statement reads.
