“It is alarming to observe the scale of intention not to legitimize the democratic choice of Georgian people. Despite the fact that more than 2 millions of Georgians voted in the parliamentary elections and expressed their political choice in the presence of an unprecedented number of international and local observers, speculations related to the elections and election results do not stop,” stated Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili.

During a joint press conference with her Hungarian counterpart, Peter Szijjarto, Botchorishvili emphasized Georgia’s strong commitment to its partnership with the European Union and its member states.

Additionally, the Foreign Minister expressed concern over the significant pressure being exerted by certain actors on international observation missions, which she described as alarming.

“We cherish our partnership with the European Union, with every single EU member state. We also expect that this partnership is based on mutual respect. Sadly, this is not always the case and I would like to extend my gratitude to Hungary for respecting Georgia’s statehood, sovereignty and democracy. It is alarming to observe the scale of intention not to legitimize the democratic choice of Georgian people.

Despite the fact that more than 2 millions of Georgians voted in the parliamentary elections and expressed their political choice in the presence of an unprecedented number of international and local observers, speculations related to the elections and election results do not stop.

It is also alarming to observe how much pressure is put on international observation missions from certain actors to influence their independent work. All these undermine the reputation of international institutions and also pose a very serious threat to stability and democratic development,” the Minister stated.