The FINANCIAL - Saakashvili at European People’s Party Summit

Saakashvili at European People’s Party Summit

30/10/2009 17:19 (21 Day 22:52 minutes ago)

The FINANCIAL -- According to Civil Georgia, President Saakashvili participated in the summit of European People’s Party (EPP), which was held in Brussels on October 29, the party’s website reported.

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The ruling party in Georgia, United National Movement, led by President Saakashvili , is an observer member of EPP.

On the sideline of the summit Saakashvili met with Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy.

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