Georgian Parliament Speaker, Croatian President discuss friendly relations, Georgia-EU ties

Friendly relations between Georgia and Croatia were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between the Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and Croatian President Zoran Milanović.

Papuashvili welcomed Milanović’s first visit to Georgia and emphasised the importance of this visit.

The Croatian President expressed his surprise by the current attitude of the European Union towards Georgia and his desire to discuss the current situation with the Georgian authorities in person.

Milanović noted that Croatia was firmly standing by Georgia.

Papuashvili informed the President about the developments in the country in recent years and Georgia-EU relations.

Milanović positively assessed Georgia's policy, aiming at protecting sovereignty and national interests.

The Speaker thanked the Croatian side for its unwavering support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.