Mr. Nikoloz Samkharadze:

I wish to use this opportunity first of all to thank the committee for inviting us to this hearing. I would also like to thank the Republic of Ireland for supporting Georgia's territorial integrity and Georgia's European future, which we really appreciate. We appreciate all of the statements and resolutions this Parliament has adopted regarding Georgia and our foreign policy priorities. The Georgian people feel that support and we hope Ireland will further support and assist us on our way to EU membership. I thank the committee on behalf of the Georgian Parliament for this opportunity.