On July 28, the final event of the National Congress of the European Union in Georgia project, organized by the Levan Mikeladze Foundation, took place at the Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi Hotel.

The plenary session was opened by H.E. Pavel Vizdal, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovakia to Georgia, Mr. Tomáš Strážay, Director of the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association, and Mr. Archil Gegeshidze, Executive Director of the Levan Mikeladze Foundation.

The session consisted of two panels. The first panel discussed the future of Georgia in the context of the European Union. The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Georgia, H.E. Petr Mikyska, and the Director of the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association, Mr. Tomáš Strážay, spoke at the panel. Also, the Chairman of the Georgian Progressive Forum, Dmitri Tskitishvili, made a presentation of the concept document "Georgia's External Communications: Grand Strategy and Tailored Approaches", prepared within the framework of this project. He spoke about the main conclusions and recommendations.

The second panel was dedicated to the energy security of Georgia. Representative of the Department of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Policy, and Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Ms. Mariam Darchia discussed the key issues of Georgia's energy security. Energy Expert of the Think Tank - World Experience for Georgia - Ms. Natalia Shatirishvili spoke about the concept paper developed jointly with her colleague, Mr. Giorgi Mukhigulishvili "Energy Security Assessment, Including the Legal and Institutional Framework." The document was prepared within the framework of the mentioned project and Slovak experts in the field of energy - Ms. Veronika Oravcova and Mr. Alexander Duleba took part in its preparation.

The session was moderated by H.E. Tamar Beruchashvili, Ambassador at Large on Black Sea Affairs, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georiga, and Ambassador to the United Kingdom and permanent representative of Georgia at the International Maritime Organization.

The event was attended by representatives of the state and non-governmental sectors, as well as experts in the relevant field, and members of the diplomatic missions of the EU member states.

The project was implemented in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association and with financial support from SlovakAid and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project "National Convention on the EU in Georgia" with financial support from SlovakAid and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. Within the framework of the project, on July 15, 2022, the third meeting of experts working on external communication was held at the Information Center on NATO and EU. It was attended by experts in the field, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, and non-governmental organizations.

The draft of the concept paper on external communication prepared by local and Slovak experts was discussed at the meeting. Founding partner at Egeria Solution, Tamar Khulotdava spoke on the topic “External Communication for Successful Foreign Policy.” Georgian expert Dimitri Tskitishvili spoke on the importance of external communication. He also briefly talked about the concept paper on Georgia’s External Communication Strategy. Also a Slovak expert, Ondrej Gazovic presented the topic “Slovakia and Its Road to the EU: Lessons Learned.” After the presentation, a discussion was held.

The meeting was moderated by Ivane Chkhikvadze, EU Integration Program Manager at Open Society Foundation Georgia.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project "National Convention on the European Union in Georgia" with financial support from SlovakAid and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Within the framework of the project, on June 22, the 5^th meeting of the group of experts working on energy security was held at the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia. It was attended by experts in the field, and representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development.

The subject of energy security prepared by local and Slovak experts was discussed at the meeting. Georgian experts Natalia Shatirishvili and Giorgi Mukhigulishvili spoke on "the European Green Deal and Energy Security." Also a Slovak expert, Veronika Oravcova discussed “Energy Security in Slovakia from the Perspective of the European Green Deal.”

The meeting was moderated by Margalita Arabidze, Head of the Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Policy and Sustainable Development Department at the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and Mr. Giorgi Mukhigulishvili, Energy Expert of the World Experience for Georgia (WEG) Analytical Center.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project "National Convention on the EU in Georgia" with financial support from SlovakAid and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.

Within the framework of the project, on June 21st, 2022, the final meeting of experts working on youth policy was held at the Youth Agency. It was attended by experts in the field, representatives of the Youth Agency, and non-governmental organizations.

The meeting discussed youth policy issues prepared by the local and Slovak experts. Georgian expert, Marina Zhvania, has presented the two documents on the topics of “Quality Assurance of Youth Work” and “Development of a System for Recognition and Validation of Skills Acquired Through Youth Work in Georgia.” Slovak Expert, Ivana Ulicna, has discussed “Introduction of Innovation into the State Education System.”

The discussion was held after the presentations. The meeting was moderated by the partner of “Egeria Solutions,” Ms. Irina Pruidze.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project "National Convention on the EU in Georgia" with financial support from SlovakAid and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Within the framework of the project, on May 31^st, 2022, the third meeting of experts working on youth policy was held at the Youth Agency. It was attended by experts in the field, representatives of the Youth Agency and non-governmental organizations.

The meeting discussed the topic of youth policy issues prepared by the local and Slovak experts. Georgian expert, Marina Zhvania, has presented the document on the topic of “Development a System for Recognition and Validation of Skills Acquired Through Youth Work in Georgia.” Slovak Expert, Ivana Ulicna, has discussed “The Recognition of Skills of Young People Through Informal Education in Slovakia.”

The discussion was held after the presentations. The meeting was moderated by the partner of “Egeria Solutions,” Ms. Irina Pruidze.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project "National Convention on the EU in Georgia" with financial support from SlovakAid and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Within the framework of the project, on May 19^th, 2022, the second meeting of experts working on external communication was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Tbilisi Chavchavadze. It was attended by experts in the field, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, and non-governmental organizations.

The draft of the concept paper on external communication prepared by local and Slovak experts was discussed at the meeting. Georgian expert Dimitri Tskitishvili spoke on the Concept of Georgia’s External Communication Strategy. Also a Slovak expert, Ondrej Gazovic shared with the participants feedback on Georgia's external communication strategy. After the presentation, a discussion was held.

The meeting was moderated by Ivane Chkhikvadze, EU Integration Program Manager at Open Society Foundation Georgia.

On April 26, Deputy Head of the Youth Agency of Georgia, Vakhtang Baakashvili, youth policy expert, Marina Zhvania, and the Levan Mikeladze Foundation Project Assistant, Tamta Darsalia, went on a study visit to Bratislava, Slovakia. The study visit is carried out within the framework of the project "National Convention on the EU in Georgia."

The purpose of the trip was to familiarize them with the system of work and the experience of state bodies, institutions, and NGOs dealing with youth policy issues.

On 26 April, the study visit participants met with representatives of the Association of Slovak Youth Information and Counseling Centers (ZIPCeM) and the Center for Slovak Training Firms (SCCF). At the meetings, the participants got acquainted with the system of cooperation between youth organizations, the mechanisms for recognizing non-formal education, and the labor qualifications of young people.

On April 27, meetings were held with representatives of the Pontis Foundation and the Impact Games innovation platform. The goal of the platform is to develop digital and board games that will have a positive impact on the community, especially young people. On the same day, the study tour participants visited the Youth Council of Slovakia.

On April 28, the study visit continued with meetings with the Slovak Youth Institute "IUVENTA" and a representative of the Slovak Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports. During the meetings, the Slovak colleagues shared their knowledge of the youth policy strategy with the Georgian participants.

On the last day of the study visit, April 29, a meeting was held with representatives of the Slovak Youth Center "Youth of the Street" and "Slovak Junior Achievements".

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project "National Convention of the European Union in Georgia.” The project is funded by SlovakAid and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project “National Convention of the European Union in Georgia”. The project is funded by SlovakAid and Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

In the framework of the project, on May 5^th, the second meeting of the youth policy working group was held in the Youth Agency. Field experts, representatives of the Youth Agency, and non-governmental organizations attended the meeting.

At the meeting, local and Slovak experts on youth policy presented policy papers. The Georgian expert, Marina Zhvania discussed Development Quality Assurance of Youth Work in Georgia. The Slovak expert, Ivana Ulicna discussed two topics: 1. Recognition and Validation of the Skills Acquired Through Youth work; 2. Digital Platforms for Youth Work Management.

After the presentations, the participants engaged in a discussion. The entire meeting was moderated by Ms.Irina Pruidze, partner at Egeria Solutions. During the meeting, the Deputy Head of the Youth Agency, Mr. Vakhtang Baakishvili, delivered a speech to the participants.