The Estonian Head of State confirmed his support for the initialisation of the Association Agreement and Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and Georgia at the EU Eastern Partnership summit this autumn in Vilnius.
"This is an important landmark that should be followed, according to Estonia, by the conclusion of the association agreement and free trade agreement before next summer," President Ilves told, describing fast progress with the EU-Georgia visa simplification arrangement as important.
"It is important to keep in mind that Estonia, just like the European Union in general, supports a democratic Georgia that respects a state based on the rule of law, civil society and reforms," President Ilves commented.
The organisation of free, democratic presidential elections in October and the tolerant attitude of the government towards the opposition serve as confirmation of the continued course of euro-integration in Georgia, added the Estonian Head of State.
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