Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze outlined a bold timetable for the country’s EU path during a briefing following the Georgia-EU Association Council meeting. He stated that Georgia intends to become a member of the European Union by 2030, a timeline he described as part of a concrete, reform-focused strategy. The remarks were attributed to TASS in the briefing, signaling international attention to Georgia’s stated goals.
According to Kobakhidze, the President of the European Union, Charles Michel, characterized this moment as a pivotal year for Georgia’s European aspirations. He underscored that the year 2030 should mark a stage where Georgia is notably prepared for EU membership, more so than many other candidate countries. Kobakhidze emphasized that this is not just a rhetorical aim but a structured plan, requiring sustained reforms, institutional strengthening, a robust alignment with EU standards, and a comprehensive push toward European integration across all sectors of public life.
In his analysis of foreign policy priorities, Kobakhidze highlighted that the foremost objective remains Georgia’s full integration into European and Euro-Atlantic structures. This commitment is framed as a long-term national project, guiding decisions on diplomacy, security, economy, and governance. The Prime Minister also noted that Georgia will maintain active cooperation with the United States and with NATO, reflecting a strategic balance between East-West dynamics and the country’s commitment to allied partnerships that support stability and security in the region.
NATO’s South Caucasus and Central Asia envoy, Javier Colomina, who briefed on regional security concerns, reaffirmed that Georgia will receive an invitation to participate in the North Atlantic Alliance summit scheduled to take place in Washington in 2024. This invitation would mark a significant milestone in Georgia’s ongoing dialogue with NATO, signaling progress in practical cooperation, interoperability of defense capabilities, and the alignment of security policies with allied standards.
Past discourse has linked Georgia’s EU candidacy trajectory to broader regional developments, including geopolitical assessments and the evolving status of neighboring states. The discussions have consistently positioned Georgia as a proactive participant in Euro-Atlantic conversations, seeking to translate political commitments into measurable reforms, enhanced governance, and deeper integration with EU institutions. While the path to membership is contingent on progress in key reform areas, the government has framed 2030 as an ambitious but achievable horizon that would reflect sustained political will, domestic reform momentum, and robust international partnerships that support Georgia’s democratic and economic modernization goals.