EU decides to start free trade negotiations with Georgia

The European Union (EU) has today taken a decision to begin negotiations on a comprehensive and free trade with Georgia, Georgian Foreign Ministry said.This sphere is a significant component of Georgia's Association Agreement.Negotiations will be held on a wide range of issues of economy and trade, which contributes to Georgia's economic integration into the EU.

The decision to start negotiations is due to the corresponding progress that Georgia made in carrying out reforms and conditions required to start the process, Georgian Foreign Ministry reported with reference to the EU website.

According to the European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht, comprehensive free trade zone will help Georgia to become "more competitive and use domestic market of the European Union".


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