Georgia's vice PM discusses EU integration

Georgian Vice Prime Minister, State Minister on Integration into European and Euro-Atlantic Structures Giorgi Baramidze met with European Parliamentary Social-Deputy Chairman Democrats Hannes Swoboda and European Democracy and Solidarity Forum Deputy Chairman Jan Marinus Viers.

Baramidze briefed guests on the situation in Georgia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and stressed the importance of accessing international observers to these areas and expanding the observation mission.

The state minister also spoke about democratic reforms in Georgia, and measures to promote business and attract foreign investment. He paid special attention to local elections and emphasized the importance of monitoring by international observers during the pre-election period and elections.

The sides also discussed Georgia's integration into European structures. Baramidze underscored the importance of the Eastern Partnership Project, the simplification of the EU visa regime with Georgia and a free trade and association agreement with the EU.


/Trend News/