2017-02-17
"Estonia expresses full support to Georgia on its European integration path and we would like to emphasize our readiness to provide maximum assistance to your country in that regard," - President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid declared during her meeting with the Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili.
Prime Minister Kvirikashvili congratulated the President-elect of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid and discussed friendly relations between the two countries.
The parties emphasized the importance of the positive dynamics in the cooperation process, particularly in a view of the fact that Estonia is becoming the president of the Council of the European Union in 2017.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili welcomed the fact that support of the Eastern Partnership will be one of the top priorities during the Estonian presidency.
The Prime Minister of Georgia thanked the President of Estonia for the active part played during the EU-Georgia's visa liberalisation dialogue.
Particular attention was also paid to the various aspects of bilateral cooperation. Giorgi Kvirikashvili updated the President of Estonia on the ongoing reforms in Georgia. He also indicated that the so called Estonian tax model is being successfully implemented in our country. Respective model implies that reinvested profit will not be taxed.
The parties also discussed the Open Government reform in Georgia that is largely derived from the Estonian experience. Estonian experts are involved in the implementation of the said reform.
Prime Minister's Press Office