MP Zviad Shalamberidze: Following a hiatus, Prague’s willingness to hold bilateral talks at any level is a welcome move

“The Czech Republic’s readiness to engage in high-level bilateral dialogue after a period of pause is a positive development,” ruling party MP Zviad Shalamberidze stated as a Georgian parliamentary delegation visits Prague.

Shalamberidze emphasised that any venue allowing Georgian lawmakers to engage directly with international partners and counterparts on political and economic matters consistently yields constructive results.

“I believe the meetings taking place in Prague will prove beneficial for our bilateral relations, as has been the case on previous occasions. Whenever a European Parliament resolution is published, we make one point clear: any such document must be grounded solely on facts and the reality on the ground in Georgia, rather than compiled exclusively from reports submitted by non-governmental organisations,” Shalamberidze stated.

“Direct, face-to-face dialogue with our counterparts allows us to present the true picture in our country. Whether with the Czech Republic or any other EU member state, we must ensure our voice is heard and present the reality based on verified facts. Our goal is to show our colleagues the situation as it actually stands, highlighting the contrast between how the EU bureaucracy portrays Georgia and what the real picture is,” he added.

The Georgian parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, travelled to Prague at the official invitation of the Speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies, Tomio Okamura.