The Minister of Foreign Affairs has held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič

On 3 October 2023, within the framework of his visit to Strasbourg, Ilia Darchiashvili held a meeting with
the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič to discuss the reforms carried out by
Georgia on the road to European integration and the progress achieved in this regard.

Ilia Darchiashvili highlighted the achievements Georgia has made after being granted the European
perspective, and expressed the hope that Georgia's efforts will be properly assessed and reflected in the
decision to grant the country a candidate status.

Discussions focused on the important steps taken on the way to Georgia's rapprochement with Europe,
both at the legislative and institutional levels. The Minister once again confirmed Georgia's intention to
join the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) and in this regard, emphasized the progress in terms of
modernizing the relevant institutions of Georgia and bringing them into compliance with European
standards.