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EU, Georgian Officials Take to Twitter to Celebrate Georgia’s Visa-Free Travel

Georgian and EU officials took to twitter to celebrate the launch of Georgia’s visa waiver to the Schengen area. 

Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister – “Georgia is returning to the European family.” 

Giorgi Margvelashvili, President – “Historic day for Georgia to enjoy visa-free travel to EU! Thanks to our friends! Go Georgia towards European Integration!” 

Mikheil Janelidze, Minister of Foreign Affairs – “Congratulations Georgia on the launch of visa-free travel with the EU/Schengen Area! Thanks to our European partners!” 

Viktor Dolidze, State Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration – “Historic day for Georgia! Congratulations to our people and thanks to our friends!” 

Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations – “Sincerest congratulations to Georgia and all its citizens for visa-free travel coming into effect today. Enjoy Europe!” 

Mariya Gabriel, MEP – “As of today Georgian citizens may travel to the EU for short stays.” 

Michał Boni, MEP – “Dear citizens of Georgia, you can travel to Europe without visa from today. Congratulations!” 

Linas Linkevicius, Foreign Minister of Lithuania – “Congrats Georgia on joining the EU visa-free regime! ვულოცავთ საქართველოს ევროკავშირთან უვიზო რეჟიმის მიღებას!” 

Dalia Grybauskaitė‏, President of Lithuania – “Open road to Europe for Georgian people! Georgia, travel safe! გილოცავთ!” 

EU Council‏ – “Georgians won’t need visa anymore for short trips to the EU thanks to a new regulation starting today!” 

Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – “Congratulations to Georgia on visa-free travel to EU! Great step towards further integration with EU. Welcome to Estonia!” 

Miroslav Lajčák, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia – “From 28 March Georgians can travel to Schengen without a visa for a period of 90 days. Thumbs up! Well-deserved and long overdue!” 

Lubomír Zaorálek, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – “Visa-free access to the EU for Georgia starting today! Happy to congratulate Georgia´s people on this day! 

European Commission‏ – “Visa liberalization for Georgians travelling to the EU (for up to 90 days) takes effect today! Congratulations!” 

Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – “Congrats Georgia on joining the EU visa-free regime! Welcome to Latvia and join us to celebrate our centenary!” 

Foreign Ministry of Romania – “Romania welcomes Georgian citizens traveling visa-free to the Schengen area starting today.”

Margot Wallström‏, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden – “Congratulations Georgia on visa-free travel to the Schengen Area from today. More contacts bring deepened relations. Gilotsavt Sakartvelos!”

Donald Tusk, President of the European Council – “We are there. Celebrating visa-free travel for Georgia and a united Europe that delivers with PM.”

Moldova’s Foreign Ministry – “We warmly congratulate our colleagues from Georgia’s MFA on Georgian citizens traveling visa-free to the Schengen area as of today.”

German Foreign Office – “Bridges, not barriers: As of today, our friends from Georgia can enter the EU visa-free! Congratulations!”

Dimitris Avramopoulos, Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship – “Welcome first Georgians and PM Kvirikashvili on their first visa-free travel to Europe.”

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