"The reason why NATO was created in 1949 is still valid - to resist the threats and challenges facing European countries. Today, in light of the existing threats and challenges strategic decisions must be taken, reports GHN based on the Ministry of European and Euro Atlantic Integration.
The progress shown toward NATO integration process is the guarantee of predictable neighborhood, as well as is a clear message that the Russian blackmail and occupation policy is completely unacceptable"- stated the State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Alex Petriashvili in his speech at the 87th ROSE-ROTH Seminar "Eastern Europe: New Political and Security Challenges" organised by the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Poland, Warsaw. The State Minister delivered a speech at the Seminar session: "Georgia: Consolidation of Democracy and Progress in the Euro-Atlantic Integration Process". While speaking, Alex Petriashvili drew the attention of the audience to the ongoing threats coming from the Russian Federation and underlined the significance of support of the international community regarding Georgia's European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. The State Minister also highlighted the current political processes in Georgia as well as discussed already implemented and planned reforms in various fields. Following the meeting, Alex Petriashvili participated in the Q&A session of the Seminar.