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"en.20110510.60.2-465-000"2
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"It is the duty of the European Union to continue helping Georgia, so that that country can develop and become a modern democracy, which could serve as an example to other countries in the region. Since the ‘Rose Revolution’, the Georgian Government has consistently implemented democratic reforms, modernising its country and carrying out difficult, unpopular economic and social reforms that are essential in the long term. As shown by the World Bank’s ‘Doing Business 2010’ index, the business environment in Georgia is the 12
‘easiest’ in the world. Only three European Union Member States are ranked above Georgia in this index. This country has had notable successes in fighting corruption, which is a significant problem in all post-Soviet countries.
I am convinced that Georgia is an example to Caucasian region countries, and I have no fear in saying that this country can serve as an example to some EU Member States that currently lack the political courage to carry out reforms that would pave the way to growth and modernisation. In solving problems associated with Georgia, we must not forget that 20% of Georgia’s territory is still under occupation. Russia must honour its agreement with respect to the territorial integrity of Georgia, and the European Union must consistently continue to remind Russia’s leadership of this."@en1
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