Georgia demonstrated unwavering determination to fulfil these commitments and secure EU membership, Georgia deserves candidate status. Such a statement made today Ilia Darchiashvili, the Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the joint press conference with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó.

“We are acutely aware that joining the European Union entails enduring obligations and responsibilities, constituting a long but results-oriented process. Georgia has demonstrated unwavering determination to fulfil these commitments and secure EU membership.

Consequently, we firmly believe that Georgia deserves candidate status, enabling its progression to subsequent membership stages. We hold strong convictions that the leaders of EU member states will make yet another historic decision this year by granting Georgia candidate status.

Furthermore, we also hope that a decision will be made, in conjunction with Ukraine and Moldova, to commence negotiations on Georgia’s accession to the European Union. These decisions determine our country’s connection with the EU, and we trust that Hungary will continue to stand by Georgia on this journey”, - said Ilia Darchiashvili.