The newly elected president of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former MP for the ruling Georgian Dream party, said that his country wants to join the European Union. However, such a goal must be achieved while preserving national values.
The former professional soccer player discussed the Georgia-EU relations in an interview with Imedi TV. Kavelashvili urged for an approach based on mutual respect and transparency between his country and the EU, Schengen.News reports.
"We have outlined a clear, long-term plan regarding the European Union. We consistently uphold this plan and keep the public informed. Of course, we declare our ambition to become an EU member. This is the state’s declared will, and we all agree on this. However, we also have national interests, which do not harm the EU. This is our natural stance, and we will not abandon it," Kavelashvili said.
