A Georgian parliamentary delegation, led by Levan Makhashvili, Chair of the EU Integration Committee, held a meeting with representatives of the European Affairs Section of the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic.

The Czech side was represented by Ondřej Matoušek, Deputy Director General of the European Affairs Section and Director of the Department for European Policy Coordination, and Iva Kopečná, Deputy Director.

Members of the Georgian parliamentary delegation briefed their Czech counterparts on Georgia’s position regarding the further development of relations with the European Union. Particular attention was paid to the status of implementation of the commitments undertaken under the Association Agreement. The Georgian side underscored the importance of resuming political dialogue with the European Union and ensuring the full functioning of cooperation formats. The parties also discussed other topical issues related to the EU enlargement policy.

In addition, the meeting addressed the geopolitical situation in the region and security challenges. The Georgian side informed the Czech representatives about the situation in the regions of Georgia occupied by Russia. The Georgian parliamentary delegation thanked the Czech side for its support for Georgia’s territorial integrity.

The Georgian parliamentary delegation comprises Levan Makhashvili, Chair of the EU Integration Committee; Viktor Sanikidze, Chair of the Sports Committee; Zviad Shalamberidze, Head of the Georgia-Czech Republic Parliamentary Friendship Group and First Deputy Chair of the Regional Policy and Self-Government Committee; and Lika Shartava, Deputy Chair of the Culture Committee.