"My visit to Georgia was eye-opening," the European Council President Charles Michel wrote on social media.
The statement of Charles Michel is published by the European Union in Georgia.
"My visit to Georgia was eye-opening, to say the least.
The Administrative Boundary Line in South Ossetia was proof that the EU's presence is sometimes more than necessary; it is a lifeline of hope in a region that needs some. Barbed wire fences divide families, prevent children from going to school. This is unacceptable.
I can firmly reaffirm the EU's support for the territorial integrity of Georgia.
The country's political crisis and polarisation are of the deepest concern to the EU and me personally. Nevertheless, I sensed today in all political actors the willingness to discuss, move forward, and break the deadlock. After meeting all parties, I convened a meeting that led to a spontaneous and open debate, with everyone sitting at the same table. The EU's priority has always been protecting the interests of the Georgian citizens, and we know the work that remains to be done. Tonight I am proud because a good step, an important step in the right direction, has been taken.
I decided to hold the EU-Georgia Association Council in Brussels in mid-March. It will be a rendezvous in order to observe what progress has been made on the different difficult topics.
Thank you, Georgia, for the warmest welcome!" Michel writes on Facebook.
