The Speaker of the Seimas congratulated his Georgian colleague on fulfilling all the requirements by Tbilisi that are necessary for visa liberalisation.
‘Georgia is resolute in pursuing reform on its European integration path. It is our duty to help Georgia,’ Mr Pranckietis said. According to him, it is crucial to effectively raise public awareness on Georgia’s positive achievements of the European and Euro-Atlantic integration, in particular in view of Russia’s aggressive propaganda campaign.
The Speaker of the Seimas continued that Lithuania consistently supported Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. ‘We are concerned by the decision to close down two checkpoints along the Administrative Border Line between Abkhazia and the rest of the territory of Georgia. Such a decision will have a negative impact on thousands of people living in the region and crossing the checkpoints on a daily basis, including the most vulnerable groups, such as schoolchildren, the elderly, and the sick. The decision is contrary to the commitments to achieve security, find a long-term and sustainable solution to the conflict, and improve the living conditions for the people affected by the conflict,’ Mr Pranckietis said as he, together with his NB8 colleagues, visited the EU Monitoring Mission. The Mission is currently headed by Ambassador Kęstutis Jankauskas.
