“I would like to express my gratitude to all relevant EU member states for their support. Thanks to their backing, sanctions have not actually been imposed on the Georgian people, which is very significant,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told journalists.

The Prime Minister noted that there were attempts to impose sanctions during yesterday’s Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, but these decisions were ultimately not taken.

“We sincerely hope that in the future, the European Union will reconsider its stance towards the Georgian people and, accordingly, towards the government elected by them. I believe this is mutually important, both for Georgia and the European Union. If the EU succeeds in reconciling a pragmatic approach, it will be in the best interests of both Georgia and the European Union,” added Irakli Kobakhidze.

The Head of Government also commented on a question regarding the European Commission’s grant.

“We sincerely hope that this policy will be reviewed, and that ultimately, the European Union will agree on a rational and balanced approach towards the Georgian people,” he stated.

According to the Prime Minister, certain individuals and forces are directly involved in attempting to instigate revolutions within Georgia.

“This is an extension of what we have been discussing for some time. We see that these individuals and forces are actively engaged in trying to organise revolutions in Georgia. Such brazen policies will not serve the legitimate interests of the European Union. We remain hopeful that this policy will be revisited, and that the EU will ultimately adopt a sensible and equitable stance towards the Georgian people,” Kobakhidze remarked.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze also highlighted what he described as “serious developments unfolding within European bureaucracy, which, regrettably, are damaging the interests of the European Union.”

The Head of Government pointed out that the situation at the EU embassy in Georgia is particularly troubling, with allegations of direct support for attempts to organise a revolution in Georgia; something he emphasised must change.

“The EU embassy is in a very difficult position; they are directly supporting efforts to organise a revolution in our country, and this must change. We cannot hold the ambassador solely responsible for this, as we understand that it is not his decision. Serious developments are occurring within European bureaucracy, and, unfortunately, all of this undermines the EU’s interests.

It is in the EU’s own strategic interest to deepen its partnership with Georgia, especially given the current geopolitical circumstances that place a heavy strain on its economic stability. Under these conditions, it would be very beneficial for the EU to strengthen its relations with Georgia. Yet, we see them heading in a different direction.

For example, imagine a summit where nearly all neighbouring countries, including those in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, participate, except Georgia. It appears that Georgia is considered the least democratic among these nations. Of course, I am speaking ironically. This situation reveals just how far European bureaucracy has strayed. It’s a catastrophe. This cannot be explained or justified. It is a disastrous state of affairs that has been created within European bureaucracy,” Kobakhidze concluded.