Georgian PM discusses EU ties during Ireland visit, Gov’t Administration Head

Georgia’s Prime Minister has discussed the country’s relations with the European Union, including economic and political cooperation, as well as challenges facing ties with the bloc, during a visit to Ireland.

The discussion, entitled Georgia’s Role in the Architecture of Europe, was held at the invitation of the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Levan Zhorzholiani, Head of the Government Administration, said on Thursday.

Zhorzholiani also said the PM outlined Georgia’s role in its relations with Europe and the EU, and addressed questions from the audience about the country’s occupied territories.

He said the discussion also covered Georgia’s peaceful policy aimed at ending the occupation, describing it as having no alternative.

“The audience had the opportunity to receive answers directly from the prime minister,” Zhorzholiani said, adding that the discussion had been engaging and substantive.