2019-11-28
Yesterday, Georgia assumed the presidency of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers. Undoubtedly, it is an immense responsibility and yet a big opportunity as well, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at today's Cabinet meeting.
According to the Head of Government, 20 years ago, Georgia joined the Council of Europe, which meant that the country assumed certain responsibilities and proved its consistent commitment to the country's democratization and empowerment of democratic institutions.
"It is the first time that Georgia heads such an international organization. Georgia became a member of the Council of Europe 20 years ago. Today, we have an opportunity to take full part in formulating the agenda and, together with our European colleagues, raise issue as part of the agenda which, in our opinion, are relevant to our country, this way reiterating the role of democratization processes in our country," Giorgi Gakharia stated.
According to the Prime Minister, the European path is the choice of our country, our citizens, and Georgia will never sway from it.
"Although it is no easy path, and despite the fact that our country will have to implement full-fledged in various directions, such as social, political, or economic reform, we will never sway from this path, because it is the choice of the citizens of our country, which we reaffirm even today in terms of the ongoing political processes, in doing which the state proves sufficiently that the freedom of expression is protected," Giorgi Gakharia said.
Prime Minister's Press Office