People’s Power’s Sozar Subari: Czech Republic resists Brussels policies that undermine sovereignty; deepening ties with Prague is vital for Georgia

“The Czech Republic is actively opposing policies from Brussels that threaten national sovereignty, making Georgia’s parliamentary cooperation with Prague a matter of strategic importance,” MP Sozar Subari has declared.

Subari, Chairman of the People’s Power party and Vice Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, highlighted the political significance of an ongoing parliamentary delegation visit to the EU member state.

“The Czech Republic is a particularly compelling partner for us because, over the past year, it has been governed by an administration focused squarely on bolstering national sovereignty. Although an EU member for over two decades, the Czech Republic remains intent on defending its sovereignty within the bloc, pushing back against any Brussels mandate that threatens its national interests. Partnering with a government and parliament that champion this policy, and learning from their experience, is of immense value to Georgia,” Subari noted.

Subari also stressed the economic dimension of bilateral relations, pointing out that the Czech Republic remains one of Georgia’s largest foreign investors.

“Over the past decade, Czech investment in Georgia has exceeded half a billion dollars, and trade between our nations remains robust. However, our export figures lag considerably; Czech imports into Georgia currently dwarf our exports by roughly twelve to one. This imbalance is understandable given Czechia’s strong automotive manufacturing base, which makes it a major industrial player in the EU. Yet Georgia has substantial potential to offer in return. In that context, our delegation’s scheduled meetings not only with the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, but also with the Ministers of Industry and Trade, and Defence will be crucial,” Subari explained.

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.