The EU Delegation in Georgia Launches EU Alumni Network

The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia marked 30 years of partnership at an event to officially launch the EU Alumni Network in Georgia. The gathering brought together a broad community of alumni, highlighting the growing educational and cultural ties that connect Georgia with the European Union.

The occasion underscored the depth and evolution of the EU–Georgia relationship over the past three decades, reflecting the EU’s consistent and comprehensive support for Georgia’s development, resilience, and European aspirations.

EU Ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczyński, addressed the guests with a reflection on thirty years of solidarity — from the humanitarian assistance of the early 1990s to today’s wide-ranging cooperation encompassing economic integration, institutional reform, peacebuilding, and vibrant people-to-people exchanges.

Speaking about the transformative power of educational mobility, Ambassador Herczyński emphasized the significance of the new alumni network and shared a personal message of encouragement:

“For thirty years, the European Union has been by Georgia’s side – in good times and bad times. We have made our choice: Georgia should be one of us. I encourage every Georgian to keep hope alive, because your future is in Europe – and we shall continue this journey together.”

The establishment of the EU Alumni Network represents an important step in strengthening the human dimension of EU–Georgia relations. Bringing together former exchange participants, students, researchers, and professionals, the network aims to become a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and promoting the values that bind Georgia and the European Union.