Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia met Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France today. The Head of Government of Georgia was hosted by the French President at the Élysée Palace.

Meeting was focused on the decision made by the European Commission on recommending a status of EU Candidate Country be granted to Georgia by the European Council,

The Prime Minister of Georgia noted that it is a historic decision and Georgia expects a status to be granted by the European Council in December 2023, as it defines the European future of our country. Irakli Garibashvili expressed his gratitude to Emmanuel Macron, for the support demonstrated on this path, thereby highlighting the great significance of the political and practical support provided by France being a leading country of the EU. The Head of Government of Georgia expressed hopes that it will further solidify and help Georgia in successfully advancing on the following stages of accession.

Irakli Garibashvili and Emmanuel Macron reviewed the cooperation between the two countries and discussed the prospects of deepening it in various areas.

Meeting also touched upon the security environment within the region and throughout the world.

Dignitaries discussed the solution to existing challenges and the positive role that can be played by Georgia in reaching security and stability in the South Caucasus.

Irakli Garibashvili expressed his gratitude to Emmanuel Macron for the solid support of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and European future of Georgia, thereby inviting him to visit the country.