NATO decision to be based on Georgia’s actions - PM

The open-door policy announced by NATO at a ministerial held in December, 2015 is of particular significance for Georgia, - Georgia’s PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili has told a foreign reporter in an interview published at the atlantic council webpage.

According to Kvrirkashvili today, Georgia’s cooperation with the Alliance is stronger than ever.


In response to a question whether Georgia expects a MAP at the Warsaw summit, the PM said it is early to discuss the issue.


At this point it is too early to tell the exact outcome of the NATO Summit in Warsaw. We are confident that NATO’s decision will be based on the performance of Georgia, register progress on Georgia’s integration path, and bring us closer to our ultimate objective of membership in the Alliance, - Kvirikashvili said.

According to him, European and Euro-Atlantic integration is a firm choice of the people of Georgia.

‘The primary objective of the fundamental institutional reforms carried out in Georgia is to modernize the country and put it irreversibly on the path of democracy and prosperity. European and Euro-Atlantic integration is seen by Georgia as an opportunity to achieve these objectives and safeguard them in the future.

Progress in the European and Euro-Atlantic integration process will be a good incentive for the population of Georgia to continue supporting the reforms. We are not looking for shortcuts and do not expect immediate progress in the integration process, but it is of the utmost importance to demonstrate to our people that the process is not stalled and that it is delivering tangible results,’ he said.