Speaker of the Parliament Visits Romania

The Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, is on an official visit to Romania from September 24 to 27. During this visit, Speaker Papuashvili and his accompanying delegation have scheduled bilateral meetings with the President of the Romanian Senate, the Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies, and representatives of various committees of the Romanian Parliament.

In addition, Papuashvili will address the members of the Senate during a plenary session and meet with Romania’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. The Speaker will also participate in a roundtable discussion organized by the President of the Euro-Atlantic Sustainability Center.

On September 25, Speaker Shalva Papuashvili addressed the Romanian Senate. In his speech, he emphasized the deep historical and cultural ties between Georgia and Romania, recalling Anthim the Iberian, the Georgian theologian and scholar who served as Metropolitan of Bucharest in the 18th century. He also highlighted the successful cooperation between the two nations in various fields, thanked Romania for its support for Georgia’s sovereignty and highlighted that Romania was the first country to ratify the EU-Georgia Association Agreement. Papuashvili also emphasized the importance of the Black Sea region for security and energy routes diversification.

Meeting with the Prime Minister of Romania

On September 26, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili met with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. During the meeting, the parties “positively assessed” the cooperation between the two countries in the economic and energy spheres, and noted the need for further cooperation on security issues.

According to the Georgian Parliament’s press release, the parties emphasized the importance of the newly launched ferry service between Romania and Georgia, as well as the importance of joint projects in the Black Sea region for Europe’s connectivity and energy independence.

Papuashvili thanked Prime Minister Ciolacu for his support of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as EU and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

Meeting with the President of the Senate

Chairman Shalva Papuashvili met with Romanian Senate President Nicolae Ciucă and expressed gratitude for Romania’s unwavering support for Georgia’s territorial integrity and European aspirations, according to the press release of the Georgian Parliament.

The discussion focused on the strategic partnership between Georgia and Romania, with Papuashvili highlighting Nicolae Ciucă’s significant role in strengthening Georgian-Romanian relations. The two sides explored cooperation at the parliamentary level, as well as in the economic and energy sectors, with a focus on Black Sea connectivity and increasing the European Union’s energy independence.

The Georgian Parliament press release notes that Ciucă praised the impact of these strategic projects on bilateral relations. During the meeting, Papuashvili also provided insight into Georgia’s progress toward EU and NATO membership, underscoring the importance of continued Romanian support during this crucial period. The President of the Senate “positively assessed” Georgia’s reforms and stressed the importance of EU and NATO recognition of Georgia’s achievements and contributions to international missions. He pledged Romania’s continued support for Georgia’s EU and NATO membership aspirations.

During the meeting, the parties signed a joint declaration aimed at promoting dialogue and exchange of experience between the Parliament of Georgia and the Senate of Romania in areas of common interest. The declaration confirms Romania’s support for Georgia’s territorial integrity and membership in NATO and the European Union, as well as its readiness to assist Georgia.

Meeting with the Vice-President of Chamber of Deputies

Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili met with the Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania, Daniel Suciu. During the meeting, the parties underscored the strong ties and collaboration between Georgia and Romania.

According to the Georgian Parliament’s press release, the discussions covered topics such as the war in Ukraine and Georgia’s support for Ukraine, the complex situation in the Caucasus region, Black Sea connectivity, and Georgia’s aspirations to join the EU and NATO. Vice-President Suciu expressed his unwavering support for European and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia.

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