MFA on Georgia-EU Human Rights Dialogue meeting: Brussels not ready to hear Georgia’s fact-based positions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (MFA) commented on the postponement of the Georgia-EU Human Rights Dialogue meeting.

According to the ministry, the Georgia-EU Human Rights Dialogue, which had been mutually agreed to take place on November 21, 2025, in Brussels, was postponed just days before the scheduled date at the initiative of the EU side.

“Given that the European Union suspended political dialogue with Georgia at all levels following the EU Council conclusions of June 27, 2024, the Georgian side viewed this meeting as an important opportunity to re-engage with the EU, including on issues where Brussels has frequently voiced critical assessments. In preparation, Georgia undertook extensive substantive work to ensure that the European side would receive all necessary information on every agenda item. The delegation was assembled with the participation of all relevant government agencies to secure a comprehensive and meaningful exchange.

Regrettably, despite Georgia’s efforts and readiness to hold the Human Rights Dialogue, the EU side chose to postpone the meeting on grounds that the Georgian side considers entirely unacceptable and unjustified,” reads the statement by the Foreign Ministry of Georgia.

The ministry noted there is no alternative to dialogue in maintaining relationships with the partners.

“Using this development for further speculation only deepens reasonable doubts and reinforces the perception that the European External Action Service may have lacked genuine motivation to convene the meeting, and that Brussels may not be prepared to hear Georgia’s fact-based positions, including on issues previously cited as grounds for suspending political dialogue.

Georgia remains steadfast in its commitment to constructive engagement and continues to believe that dialogue between partners is the only way forward. Accordingly, Georgia is prepared to consider engaging with the EU across various dialogue formats once the suspended discussions with Brussels are fully resumed,” states the Foreign Ministry.