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After Ukraine, Georgia is also applying for EU membership

After Ukraine, Georgia is also applying for EU membership

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili has signed the application for membership in the European Union. After Ukraine, Georgia also expects to receive candidate status from Brussels.

"Applying for EU membership is another important step on Georgia's path to European integration," he said at a special conference shortly before the signing.

Prime Minister Garibashvili affirmed that this phase "opens a new page in history and continues the efforts of our ancestors to join the common European family."

"Georgia is a European country", he continued, adding: "Our country, during its long history, has always belonged to the space of European culture and civilization and today makes a valuable contribution to its protection and development." .