Towards the EU: Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine - Vision for the future of the Eastern Partnership
Channel: IIEA
Date: 23/10/2020

In this event, a panel of high-level speakers from the EU, Ireland and the Associated Countries of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine present their visions for the future of the Eastern Partnership (EaP). Taking account of the upcoming milestones of the EaP, the speakers consider the next steps towards EU integration: full implementation of the Association Agreements, including Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas; the prospects for gradual integration into the Single Market; strengthening the integration of EU law at national level; developing the investment climate and business environment; deepening connectivity; and strengthening the role of youth participation in the EaP.

This event was co-organised with the Embassy of Georgia, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova, and the Embassy of Ukraine.

About the Speakers:
Speakers for this event include: 

Mr. Lawrence Meredith, Director, Neighbourhood East and Institution Building, European Commission

Ms. Salome Shapakidze, Head of EU Integration Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia 

Mr. Vladimir Cuc, Acting Director of European Integration Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova

 Ms. Maryna Mykhailenko, Director of the Department for the European Union and NATO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Mr. Joe Hackett, Assistant Secretary, Director General, European Union Division, Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland.

Recorded on the 23rd of October 2020