2016-11-30
Reforms implemented in the process of EU visa liberalization and steps taken by Georgia toward modernizing migration policy were discussed as the main topics at today's meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Dimitris Avramopoulos, the EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship.
At the meeting in Brussels, the EU commissioner commended the work carried out under the Visa Liberalization Action Plan, which, according to him, was reflected in the Commission's final report. Dimitris Avramopoulos reiterated his support and expressed hope that Georgian citizen would be able to enjoy visa-free travel in the European Union in the near future.
The meeting also discussed migration issues, and it was emphasized that, under the Visa Liberalization Action Plan, Georgia had implemented immigration and emigration control reforms, while also adopting the Law on the Protection of Personal Data and the Migration Strategy and Action Plan.
The parties emphasized the importance of the new Association Agenda for 2017-2020, new opportunities for closer relations between the European Union and Georgia, and prospects of deeper cooperation on migration and security issues.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili thanked the EU Commissioner for his personal contribution to Georgia's European integration.
Prime Minister's Press Office