U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizes liberals for attempting to create a “global citizen.” This ideology is also spreading in Georgia, President Mikheil Kavelashvili stated in an interview with French Radio Courtoisie.

He added that Georgia embodies tolerance and believes that Georgia’s model could become a source of inspiration for other countries.

“The liberal ideology’s goal was previously to form a ‘global citizen.’ In contrast, we passed a law to protect our youth and family and moral values against same-sex marriage. And when I say that Georgia can be a source of inspiration, I don’t want this to seem exaggerated. You probably know U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who criticizes liberals because they’re trying to create a ‘global citizen.’ This ideology is spreading in Georgia too. When we passed our law to protect our youth, our Constitution demonstrated how human rights are protected, as well as minority rights. We also passed another law to protect family values and minors’ rights by preventing same-sex marriage. I don’t want this message to appear arrogant, but Georgia embodies tolerance. In this Orthodox Christian country, a synagogue and a mosque stand side by side. Rumors won’t change this. The facts are clear, and I believe that Georgia’s model could become a source of inspiration for other countries,” Kavelashvili stated.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statements indicate that efforts to protect family values will strengthen even further in the coming years.

“As a parliamentarian, I held strict positions. As president, it’s different. I stand above parties. But I believe we must return to protecting values, parents, and family. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statements indicate that these directions will strengthen even further in the coming years. Regarding this, Georgia should no longer allow foreign ministers to interfere in elections and the country’s internal affairs,” Mikheil Kavelashvili stated.

According to him, as soon as foreign interference ends, it will be possible to unite society around three fundamental principles – homeland, language, and faith.

“Yes, Georgia must defeat wokism. Our opponents talk to us about human rights, but they’ve reached the point where an 8 or 9-year-old child can decide on gender change. We have resources: we will unite our society as soon as foreign interference ends, to unite around three fundamental principles: homeland, language, and faith.

Georgia has always fought for survival. It has great experience in this direction. After restoring independence, we are learning to maintain our sovereignty. Our Christian faith is closely tied to our identity. The Virgin Mary protects us. During certain periods in history, Georgia didn’t have a state. In these uncertain times, Georgians considered themselves a natural link between God and their homeland to protect their country. We have many saints; these martyrs sacrificed themselves fighting the enemy to preserve the future for future generations. For them, the main thing was, as the great Ilia Chavchavadze said, homeland, language, and faith. These three pillars remain relevant for our citizens. Hence my optimism: Georgian society will be able to unite around these civilizational values,” Kavelashvili stated.