On November 28, Otar Shamugia, the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, said it was important to plan new programs with the European Union and define future priorities to make the country's agriculture policy more compatible with the bloc. 

"We are waiting for a historic decision from the European Council. In this way, it is important to plan new programs with the EU and define future priorities that will be even more compatible with the EU's agricultural policy. Today's conference serves this purpose, and I am sure that it will contribute to the fulfillment of these tasks," Shamugia said.

Shamugia focused on the increased indicators of production and export of agricultural produce in the country, the measures taken to promote agricultural products on the world market, and the programs implemented with the support of the EU to promote farmers.

Moreover, David Songulashvili, the Chair of the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee of the Georgian Parliament, said the European Council's positive decision on granting Georgia the European Union membership candidate status next month would allow the country to contribute to Europe's energy security.

"Enhancing cooperation with the EU and its member states in the Energy sector has particular importance, especially now, when Georgia is becoming an integral part of the EU enlargement policy. Further integration into the EU will provide a significant opportunity for Georgia to make substantial contributions to Europe's energy security," he said.

The Georgian official mentioned the Black Sea submarine electricity cable project, intended to connect the grids of the South Caucasus and European Union member states, and called it a noteworthy initiative. "This project aims to facilitate the supply of electricity from renewable sources, effectively addressing challenges in the energy sector and overcoming the crisis," he said.

Furthermore, Maka Botchorishvili, the Chair of the European Integration Committee of the Georgian Parliament, noted that the country was moving closer to the European Union by implementing reforms for integration despite many challenges. 

She called on the representatives of EU member states to support Georgia's integration. She noted there was solid ground for a positive decision by the European Council next month on granting the country the status.

"Vast majority of Georgians, who believe Europe is their home, are waiting for this historic decision, which is important both for Georgia and the EU, as it should pave the way for significant geopolitical change, necessary for our common European future," the Committee Chair added.