EU Integration Chair says sanctions must have grounds

15:19, 24.09.2024

“I hope our partners understand that sanctions should not be imposed without rationale,” stated Maka Botchorishvili, Chair of the Parliamentary European Integration Committee.

Botchorishvili criticized Georgian opposition politicians for their apparent delight over sanctions against the government and Bidzina Ivanishvili.

“We have heard threats for the past two years. Sanctions should not be arbitrary; they must have grounds. I trust that Georgia’s partners will recognize this,” she emphasized.

She also addressed concerns about the potential loss of Georgia’s visa-free travel status with the EU, labelling it as the “new target” for the opposition to harm the country further.

“This information comes from Georgia and has been reiterated multiple times regarding the mechanisms that could be used against us. While this issue has been discussed in various formats, I hope no actions will be taken against the Georgian people or citizens within EU institutions,” she concluded.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

Politics

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