Georgia’s path to EU membership ‘stable, irreversible’, PM Kobakhidze

Georgia’s path towards joining the European Union remained “stable and irreversible,” Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has told Euronews, stressing that the country had “always been a responsible partner for Europe.”

Kobakhidze said the government was “fully implementing” obligations under the EU Association Agreement and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area deal. He reiterated Georgia’s target of joining the bloc by 2030, describing it as “realistic and achievable.”

“We are carrying out reforms with patience and determination, and I am convinced that in the coming years the EU’s approach towards Georgia will become fairer and merit-based, reflecting both the reforms we have undertaken and the tangible progress we have made,” the PM said.

Kobakhidze further claimed that Georgia’s foreign policy was guided by “firm principles and pragmatic considerations,” adding that peace was central to the country’s future.

“Twenty percent of our territory remains under Russian occupation. We remain committed to peaceful conflict resolution, fully recognising that peace is the only viable path to progress,” he noted.

The prime minister concluded that Georgia’s European course was both principled and forward-looking, expressing hope that EU partners would increasingly see Georgia as a country contributing to Europe’s future.