Georgian PM - Ukraine invasion threatens “modern values and fundamental principles” of international order
Speaking in Brussels at the event marking the selection for the event, which will run in the autumn, the head of the Georgian Government said the “free world” faced “serious global challenges” on the backdrop of the Russian invasion last year, adding his own country had “very often” experienced “Russian aggression” over the past thirty years. Photo via Government Administration
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine undermines “modern values and fundamental principles” of the rules-based international order, with Georgia “firmly standing” with “friendly nation” Ukraine and the “free world”, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Wednesday at a reception dedicated to the selection of Georgia as the focus country for this year’s Europalia arts festival.
Speaking in Brussels at the event marking the selection for the event, which will run in the autumn, the head of the Georgian Government said the “free world” faced “serious global challenges” on the backdrop of the Russian invasion last year, adding his own country had “very often” experienced “Russian aggression” over the past thirty years.
As you know, we had a full-scale war with Russia 15 years ago. Our country has suffered huge human losses, and 20 percent of our territory is still occupied by Russian troops”, Garibashvili told the audience at the occasion.
He also emphasised the “strong belief of Georgian people” that achieving the “goal of many generations” in seeing the country “take a rightful place in the family of European democratic nations” was not only in the interest of Georgia, but would also make the “European family stronger and even more united”.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday expressed his Government’s readiness to “do everything” to fulfil the “dream of many generations” and “regain” the country’s place among European nations.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Tuesday wished Ukraine peace, an end to the conflict with Russia “soon” and reintegration of its territories in his Victory Day messages commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany by Allied forces in World War II.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said “far too weak” perspectives of membership, offered by NATO to Ukraine and Georgia without efficient security guarantees, had exposed the two countries to Russian “vindictiveness” in the Kremlin’s military action against them over the years.
Georgia has “steadfastly” continued to support Ukraine in political, diplomatic and humanitarian directions since the beginning of Russia's full-scale military aggression against the country, the Georgian Government’s annual report on its work has said.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday said the showcase of Georgia’s “ancient history and rich culture” through exhibitions, shows, theatre performances and literary evenings of this year’s Europalia arts festival in Brussels was a “great honour” for the country.
Statement by Irakli Garibashvili, Georgian Prime Minister on occasion for Georgia's showcase at Europalia festival.
Irakli Kobakhidze, the head of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Thursday pledged his country’s authorities would defend the sovereign interests of Ukraine, its independence and reintegration of occupied territories on the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing aggression against Kyiv, “on all international platforms” and “to the end”.
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Friday said Georgia’s “successful” democratic transformation over the last decade had made the country a “clear frontrunner" among the members of the Eastern Neighborhood initiative of the European Union.