Caspar Veldkamp, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, said “The violence against peaceful protesters in Georgia is unacceptable.”

“I welcome the broad EU support for imposing visa requirements for Georgian diplomats, a clear signal. We are also stepping up our efforts to assist civil society.

The Netherlands will continue to urge for EU sanctions against those responsible and is committed to providing bilateral support to the Georgian people. This includes the supply of protective gear to journalists, such as gas masks, so they can carry out their crucial work,” Veldkamp wrote on X.

The Netherlands will continue to urge for EU sanctions against those responsible and is committed to providing bilateral support to the Georgian people. This includes the supply of protective gear to journalists, such as gas masks, so they can carry out their crucial work. 2/2

— Caspar Veldkamp (@ministerBZ) December 16, 2024