19 Oct 2011 18:31

Georgia wants to EU and NATO, not to Eurasian union - Georgian foreign minister

TBILISI. Oct 19 (Interfax) - Georgia does not intend to join the new Eurasian union or be party to the common customs space formed by Russia, Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze said at a Wednesday briefing.

"This Eurasian union has been set up by Russia, and Georgia has no wish to join the organization," he said.

"Our aspirations to join the European Union and NATO remain unchanged," he said.