Tbilisi, Georgia, June 27
By Nana Kirtzkhalia - Trend:
European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso called the signing of the association agreement by Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine historic. He emphasized that one must not create illusions, because significant work must be conducted following the signing.
"Today we will sign an association agreement," Barroso added. "This is a commitment for the EU to support Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine in the transformation of their countries into a more stable democracy. The agreement is a logical continuation of a process that began in these countries several years ago. Moreover, it is a specific item of returning to our policy in terms of economic integration."