Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia met Robert Abela, Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta

Dignitaries discussed both bilateral and multilateral cooperation, along with a progress achieved by Georgia on its path to EU integration.

While speaking about EU integration, the Prime Minister of Georgia highlighted the significance of a political and practical support of the Republic of Malta. He noted that a bulk of 12 recommendations issued by the EU has been met and the process continues; several ones are pending and will be addressed in line with guidance of the EU. Irakli Garibashvili stated that Georgia deserves a status of the EU Candidate Country.

Prime Ministers planned specific steps towards deepening cooperation in the areas of trade and economy, thereby expressing readiness to fully use the untapped potential towards this end. The Head of Government of Georgia noted that exchange of high-level visits is essential for incentivizing the political and economic dialogue.

Meeting between the Prime Ministers of Georgia and the Republic of Malta was held in New York City.