Davit Zalkaliani: Over the past 4 years, more than half a million Georgian citizens have paid more than a million visits to EU countries
Over the past 4 years, more than half a million Georgian citizens have paid more than a million visits to EU countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Davit Zalkaliani writes about it on the social network.
According to David Zalkaliani, visa liberalization is an achievement of special political significance for Georgia and with this step the country has become even closer to the united family of Europe.
"Today marks 4 years since Georgian citizens travel to EU countries / Schengen area without a visa.
Visa liberalization is an achievement of special political significance for Georgia, which has been preceded by numerous reforms. With this step, our country has become even closer to the united family of Europe. Granting visa-free travel to our citizens by the EU and its member states has further strengthened Georgia's status as a trusted and worthy partner and reaffirmed its strong support for the country's European integration process. Georgia continues to make steady progress on the path to European integration, which was confirmed at the 6th meeting of the Association Council.
Over the past 4 years, more than half a million Georgian citizens have paid more than a million visits to EU countries. Visa-free travel has made new opportunities available to Georgian citizens - significantly contributing to the development of tourism, strengthening business ties, activating student exchange programs, strengthening professional ties or interpersonal relations in general. This period was also accompanied by challenges, in response to which coordinated and successful steps were taken by the Government of Georgia, the European Union and its member states.
Unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, free movement is limited today, but we believe that we will soon be able to overcome this challenge and with due responsibility, the citizens of Georgia will continue to enjoy this important achievement in the European integration process", - Davit Zalkaliani wrote on Facebook.
