Baku:Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has stated that Georgia is significantly ahead of Ukraine and Moldova in terms of progress towards European Union membership.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Kobakhidze told journalists that while Moldova and Ukraine may surpass Georgia in negative indicators, Georgia has made substantial advancements compared to these countries and other EU candidate nations.
Kobakhidze reiterated Georgia’s commitment to a path focused on peace and economic development, expressing confidence that the country will continue to advance along this route. He also indicated that Georgia’s European integration will face no hurdles if the European Commission employs a fair and sound approach.
In contrast, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos recently commented that Georgia is currently an EU candidate only in name. She expressed her desire for Georgia to be at the same level as Moldova and Ukraine in terms of EU integration.