We have paid big price for our independence and the choice of Euro-Atlantic direction, but we continue to move in this direction - the statement was made by the President of Georgia.

Giorgi Margvelashvili spoke about the prospects of Georgia"s integration into NATO and the EU, the Russian aggression and annexation policy, after the opening of the forum organized by Nizam Gujel International Center in America.

According to the President of Georgia, Georgia`s will contunue its course of Euro-Atlantic integration.

"In 2008, the Russian army attacked Georgia. In 2014, Russia was more organized, active and decisive for implementing its aggressive plans in neighboring Ukraine. We have paid much for our independence and the choice of Euro-Atlantic direction, but we continue to move forward and see our integration with our allies as a future prospect for countries such as Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova. With this proximity we will protect the whole future of the European and Euro-Atlantic community ", - stated the President of Georgia.