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JOINT DECLARATION by the President of the Republic of Estonia Arnold Rüütel and the President of Georgia Mihhail Saakashvili
12.10.2004


At the meeting on 12 October 2004 in Tallinn the President of the Republic of Estonia Arnold Rüütel and the President of Georgia Mihhail Saakashvili,

Noting with satisfaction the development of relations between Georgia and the Republic of Estonia and the positive results of existing cooperation,

Acknowledging Georgia's achievements in building democracy and market economy,

Aiming to promote further development of Estonian and Georgian cooperation to support Georgia's democratic reforms and its European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations,

Welcome the commitment of the Georgian Government in strengthening the Georgian statehood by implementing political and economic reforms, addressing social problems, fighting against corruption, crime and international terrorism.

Consider that the inclusion of Georgia and other South Caucasus States into the European Neighbourhood Policy opens new horizons for Georgia's relations with the EU, and stress that it is important that Georgia fully exploit opportunities provided by the European Neighbourhood Policy,

Underline the importance of close co-operation between the Estonian and Georgian authorities with the aim to support Georgia in:

- administrative capacity building;
- reform process by sharing of Estonia's experience;
- training of civil servants on the European integration issues;
- developing a communication strategy to inform society about the European integration;
- conducting consultations, conferences and other activities on the issues related to European integration;
- developing legislation and obtaining the best practices in good governance;
- promoting public e-services

Welcome the readiness of Georgia to continue its active cooperation with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and stress the role of the OSCE for peaceful settlement of the conflicts in Southern Caucasus and believe that fulfilment of OSCE Istanbul commitments is essential for peaceful development of Southern Caucasus.



Arnold Rüütel
President of the Republic of Estonia


Mihhail Saakashvili
President of Georgia


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