Ilia Darchiashvili has met with Oliver Varhelyi and Gert Jan Koopman

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili, paid a working visit to Brussels where he held meetings with the European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy, Oliver Varhelyi, and the head of the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations of the European Commission, Gert Jan Koopman.

The purpose of the visit was to assess the process of Georgia's accession to the European Union and to discuss the current agenda of Georgia-EU cooperation.

Officials acknowledged Georgia’s efforts in the context of the EU enlargement policy, as reflected in the country’s report and the European Commission’s oral assessment. The parties reviewed the progress in implementing the 12 priorities set by the European Commission. The reforms Georgia undertook in various areas to meet these priorities were positively assessed.

Both sides positively assessed various aspects of cooperation between Georgia and the EU and noted the high dynamics in the current year. They paid particular attention to sectoral and economic integration efforts and discussed future plans. The strategic role of Georgia in terms of connectivity was underlined and the transit projects implemented within the framework of the Middle Corridor Concept were praised. The security environment and geopolitical challenges in the region were also discussed. 
The meetings included an exchange of views on the necessary steps for Georgia’s integration into the European Union. Officials expressed hope that the European Commission’s Enlargement Report will accurately reflect the progress made by the country.