“Georgia is going through an important period of development. Slowly and painfully, but surely, an essential principle is being established in Georgian politics – responsibility for one’s words, actions, and appeals before the people and the country,” stated Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili.

Papuashvili commented on the joint statement of ministers from 13 EU member countries.

According to Papuashvili, gratitude is due to the 14 EU member countries that approached their role responsibly and did not join the statement.

“It’s easy to make empty statements, but many shy away from facing the consequences those words may provoke. The Georgian public has already witnessed the repercussions of irresponsible politics in the 1990s, in 2008, and potentially numerous times since then. Everyone, both at home and abroad, must recognize and take responsibility for the impact of their calls, resolutions, and statements.

I want to thank the 14 EU member countries that acted responsibly and chose not to endorse this statement. Significantly, the majority of EU members refrained from supporting a text that meddles in Georgia’s elections and seeks to influence the will of our voters. Criticizing Moldova while engaging in similar actions in Georgia is hypocritical. And as for the term ‘delirium,’ it’s truly baffling to demand that Georgia release Mikheil Saakashvili—the architect of a torture system—while advocating for bilateral sanctions against Russia,” Papuashvili declared.