საქართველოს საელჩოს ორგანიზებით და ღვინის ეროვნული სააგენტოს მხარდაჭერით, ჰელსინკში ქართული ღვინის მასტერ-კლასი და დეგუსტაციის საღამო გაიმართა, რომელსაც ორმოცზე მეტი ადგილობრივი სომელიე, ღვინის იმპორტიორი, მედიისა და ჰორეკა სექტორის წარმომადგენელი დაესწრო.
ILIA DARCHIASHVILI HAS MET WITH THE PRESIDENT OF FINLAND, ALEXANDER STUBB
On 2 November 2023, within the framework of his visit to Helsinki, the Deputy Foreign Minister, Teimuraz Janjalia held a meeting with the Minister of European Affairs of the Republic of Finland, Anders Adlercreutz. Discussions focused on issues related to Georgia's accession to the European Union and the EU enlargement. The Deputy Foreign Minister provided the Finnish side with detailed information about Georgia’s efforts to fulfil the 12 priorities defined by the European Commission. He noted that joining the European Union is a historical and civilizational choice of the Georgian people, a geopolitical priority of the country, which is supported by the absolute majority of the population. In this context, special attention was paid to the critical importance of the open political support of the EU member states, including the Republic of Finland. The sides also discussed the situation and challenges in the region. Georgia’s peacekeeping role and efforts to ensure sustainable peace, stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus were also emphasized. The deputy minister said that Georgia remains a reliable partner and ally of the European Union in the field of security. Anders Adlercreutz confirmed Finland’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as for its European integration. Teimuraz Janjalia invited his Finnish colleague to visit Tbilisi to familiarize himself with Georgia’s European agenda and the reforms already implemented or ongoing.
On 1 November 2023, the foreign ministries of Georgia and the Republic of Finland held another round of political consultations in Helsinki, headed by Deputy Minister Teimuraz Janjalia from the Georgian side. The sides welcomed the close and friendly relations between the two countries based on common European values and interests. Special attention was paid to the importance of deepening the bilateral political dialogue and exchange of high-level visits between Georgia and Finland. The deputy minister noted Georgia’s desire to develop a dialogue on strategic issues of common interest with the countries of the Nordic region, as well as within the framework of the "Nordic-Baltic Eight". The sides noted with satisfaction the growing dynamics of bilateral trade and economic relations and expressed their readiness to encourage representatives of the business sector to fully utilize the potential between the countries. The Deputy Minister spoke about the attractive investment environment of Georgia. Teimuraz Janjalia informed the Finnish side about the implementation of the European Commission’s 12 recommendations by Georgia and spoke in detail about the reforms carried out by the Georgian side at the legislative and institutional level and the achieved results. The Georgian side expressed the hope that the European partners will properly evaluate Georgia's efforts and in December of this year will make a historic decision regarding the granting of candidate status to Georgia. In this context, the deputy minister emphasized the importance of the support of EU member states, including the Republic of Finland. In addition, the Georgian side provided detailed information to the Finnish side about the severe humanitarian situation in the territories occupied by the Russian Federation, gross violations of human rights and principles of international law. The Finnish side once again expressed its unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as for the country's European aspirations. The sides confirmed their willingness to continue close and mutually beneficial cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels.
On 2 November 2023, within the framework of his visit to Helsinki, the Deputy Foreign Minister, Teimuraz Janjalia held a meeting with the Minister of European Affairs of the Republic of Finland, Anders Adlercreutz. Discussions focused on issues related to Georgia's accession to the European Union and the EU enlargement. The Deputy Foreign Minister provided the Finnish side with detailed information about Georgia’s efforts to fulfil the 12 priorities defined by the European Commission. He noted that joining the European Union is a historical and civilizational choice of the Georgian people, a geopolitical priority of the country, which is supported by the absolute majority of the population. In this context, special attention was paid to the critical importance of the open political support of the EU member states, including the Republic of Finland. The sides also discussed the situation and challenges in the region. Georgia’s peacekeeping role and efforts to ensure sustainable peace, stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus were also emphasized. The deputy minister said that Georgia remains a reliable partner and ally of the European Union in the field of security. Anders Adlercreutz confirmed Finland’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as for its European integration. Teimuraz Janjalia invited his Finnish colleague to visit Tbilisi to familiarize himself with Georgia’s European agenda and the reforms already implemented or ongoing.
