EU President Backs the Idea to Hold a Meeting with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia Leaders

Charles Michel, President of the European Council, supported the idea of ​​holding a meeting with the leaders of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. This is stated in Michel's statement following his visit to Georgia. "Today, I discussed with President Zurabishvili the intention to deepen cooperation with the associated partners of the EU - Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova. I welcome the idea to convene a meeting with the leaders of Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova to reaffirm our special commitment to associated partners," Michel said, eurointegration. com.ua reports. He also reaffirmed the EU's commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. "The EU has confirmed our five principles of interaction with Russia, and the support of the Eastern partners is a key pillar," Michel added. Let us remind you that late in the evening on April 19, the political parties of Georgia signed an updated plan for overcoming the crisis, presented by the President of the European Council Charles Michel. The agreement provides for the release from prison of opposition leader Nikanor Melia and co-owner of the Mtavari TV channel Georgy Rurua; systemic electoral changes; reforms in the justice sector; redistribution of powers in parliament. The document states that early parliamentary elections will be held in Georgia in 2022 - if Georgian Dream cannot gain 43% of the vote in the upcoming autumn elections to local authorities. The opposition parties that sign the document must end the boycott of parliament.