“Dialogue is always possible, but with whom should we engage? The question of independence remains unaltered. The greatest achievement of our government is the strength of the independence Georgia possesses today,” stated Mamuka Mdinaradze, Executive Secretary of the Georgian Dream (GD) party.

According to Mdinaradze, the quality of independence underpins all other accomplishments.

“The more autonomous our country is, the more both internal and external actors are convinced that no significant decision could be made here without the will of the Georgian people. This conviction will pave the way for Georgia’s unification, genuine prosperity, national pride, and the continuation of our storied history. We will be able to unite, stand together, and take pride—bringing territories and peoples into a cohesive, resilient Georgia.

Independence must be nurtured and protected. We are ready to address any challenge that serves the interests of our sovereignty, unity, strength, and the well-being of the Georgian people. There are questions about who the so-called Deep State, the Global War Party, or informal ruling forces are attempting to influence in today’s world. Let me be clear: these powers seek to extend their influence in Georgia—a pursuit we will firmly resist. Georgia remains steadfast, as ever, because our greatest achievement remains—independence,” he emphasized.

On Georgia’s Independence Day, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a joint statement, reading: “We, therefore, condemn all activities of the Georgian authorities resulting in the democratic backsliding and the attacks against civil society, media and government critics. Freedom of expression and of assembly must be upheld. Reports of excessive violence must be investigated. Laws that contradict European standards must be amended, and the much-needed reform process must be picked up again. The Georgian authorities need to re-establish a dialogue with the opposition and civil society. The people of Georgia should not be deprived of the opportunities associated with the country’s European path.”