The Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly Andrew Kubilius writes that the EU and its international partners are assisting Georgia with € 500 million in implementing reforms, combating the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with its socio-economic consequences.

According to Kubilius, the key component of this support was bonded with commitments taken by Georgia, especially in the area of rule of law, fight against corruption, electoral reform, economic governance and transparency.

“As the Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, I would like to draw the attention to a huge support amounting to more than 500 million euros the EU and its international partners are giving on the ground to assist Georgia with implementation of reforms, fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing its social and economic consequences.

A key component of this support is bonded with commitments taken by Georgia, especially in the area of rule of law, fight against corruption, electoral reform, economic governance and transparency.

We are here to help Georgia to have the highest standards of judicial system and a transparent electoral process, and we will do all what is necessary to help Georgia and its people to enjoy to the maximum the benefits of open democracy, protection of human rights, economic growth and prosperity.

I sincerely hope, one day Georgia with our joint efforts will be ready to become the member of the EU. As the EU associated country, Georgia I believe understands this responsibility. We know this will not be easy, but we must be ready to face the challenge. Especially today, when the whole Eastern Partnership region is going through the COVID-19 crisis, meddling and disinformation campaigns”, - reads the statement of Andrius Kubilius.