The foreign minister said the Hungarian government will continue to promote Georgia’s EU integration “with all its might” and will do everything to forward the process during Hungary’s current EU...
Discussions included the possible role of Georgia in the development of an energy corridor linking the Caucasus region with Europe.
The foreign minister said Georgia is an important partner when it comes to overcoming the challenges faced by Europe.
Connecting the EU with the Caucasian region is in the interest of Europe, and “linking up with Georgia is the easiest way in that,” PM Orbán said.
Minister Szijjártó said Georgia was in no worse condition than either Ukraine or Moldova, which was why it also deserved candidate status for membership.
The two countries shared the same principles that included nurturing and representing traditional national and Christian values which strengthened their political ties.
12 October 2023. Telavi (თელავი)
PM Orbán’s visit will include a joint Hungarian-Georgian cabinet meeting today and tomorrow.
László Kövér said it was beyond question that Georgia had made great strides towards the EU.
Hungary has assigned an expert on EU integration to Georgia and it is ready to extend further support.
In Georgia, unusually heavy rains have led to a landslide in the northern part of the country, many people have died or gone missing, and the storm left behind huge damage.
Minister Szijjártó insisted that the EU treated Georgia unfairly by not awarding the country candidate status alongside Moldova and Ukraine.
The agreement is for the cultivation of Hungarian seeds in Georgia and joint projects in viticulture, winemaking, vegetable and fruit production and money-making.