The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (MFA) has summoned the German Ambassador following concerns about alleged political interference in the host country’s internal affairs.

“The Ambassador was reminded that, in accordance with Article 41, Paragraph 1 of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, members of a diplomatic mission are required to respect the laws and regulations of the host country and must refrain from interfering in its internal affairs,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.

According to the MFA, it was emphasised that Georgia is concerned about attempts to promote a radical agenda within the country, which runs counter to the principles of democracy and risks further polarising society.

“The meeting also addressed concerns over efforts to politicise ongoing judicial proceedings and the participation of diplomatic representatives in these processes,” the Ministry said in a statement.

The Georgian side expressed interest in understanding the basis for the German Embassy’s concerns regarding alleged incitement of hate speech and the spread of disinformation.

“It was noted that the Embassy has been officially requested to provide specific evidence supporting these claims, which has yet to be furnished. Consequently, Georgia regards such accusations as another unfounded attempt to undermine the government,” the Ministry stated.

“Despite targeted campaigns against it, the Georgian government remains committed to maintaining and strengthening relations, recognising the importance of constructive partnership. It is hoped that future diplomatic activities will be guided by principles of mutual respect and cooperation between the two nations,” the Foreign Ministry statement concluded.

Earlier today, German Ambassador to Georgia Peter Fischer told Georgian media before entering the Foreign Ministry building.

“I have been formally summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. A summoning is a form of diplomatic sanction. It is highly unusual between friendly states,” Peter Fischer said.

According to Fischer, “this is the first time in the history of modern Georgia that a German ambassador has been summoned.” The ambassador added that he planned to “refute baseless and inflammatory allegations” against Germany and “rebuke the present course of the Georgian government, which is contradictory to EU membership.”

Recently, the Georgian government has expressed concerns over the German Ambassador’s activities in Georgia, with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accusing him of “being directly involved in radical opposition activities and actively trying to pressure Georgia’s independent judiciary.”

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has also criticised Peter Fischer, stating he is not fulfilling the ambassador’s role, which “is to serve as a bridge between the authorities.”

“Mr Peter, instead of strengthening the bridges established by many Germans and Georgians over the past 30 years, he has completely burned all the bridges with the Georgian government,” Papuashvili stated.