On September 11, Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, reviewed his visit to Georgia.

Borrell noted that there is no doubt for the European Union that Georgia belongs to the European family and further highlighted the overwhelming European aspiration of Georgian citizens. "During my stay, all my interlocutors made a plea for Georgia to receive candidate status to the EU shortly. It is a call that we have heard over the past months consistently from the authorities, from the opposition, and from the civil society representatives," Borrell said.

The High Representative of the European Union stressed that one of the main challenges on the European path for Georgia was the strong political polarization, and for the country to become an EU candidate, all political forces need to work together constructively. Borrell added that there were no shortcuts to EU accession for Georgia or anyone else as the enlargement process always followed clear criteria. "It requires, for sure, hard work, political will, and a clear commitment to the European Union’s values. This hard work is worth it, not only to become a member of the European Union but, more importantly, to improve the everyday life of citizens. Georgia has a robust administration and a vibrant civil society. It has all the potential to achieve this historic task," he said.

Borrell also emphasized the EU’s unwavering support of Georgia’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.