Georgia’s Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Maka Bochorishvili, says the recent increase in engagement from the Ukrainian side should be viewed in the context of Georgia’s growing regional role and the practical needs of neighboring states.
Speaking on the Imedi TV program *Imedis Kvira*, Bochorishvili said the context behind Ukraine’s renewed activity is linked to Georgia’s importance in regional connectivity.
“The context in which we are seeing increased engagement from the Ukrainian side is one thing: Georgia’s role in terms of connectivity and the needs that states in our broader neighborhood have,” Bochorishvili said.
Foreign Minister claimed that many countries today need relations with Georgia, which she described as natural, adding that similar considerations may also apply to Ukraine.
“Today, many states need relations with Georgia, which is natural, and it is not excluded that the Ukrainian side may have the same needs. Accordingly, it is easy to explain why the normalization of relations with Georgia is needed today,” she stated.
Bochorishvili also addressed what she described as a shift in rhetoric from the European Union toward Georgia, saying there are signs of change, although rebuilding trust will take time.
“I am convinced that behind the cameras and beyond the public statements, everyone understands very well how unfair this attitude toward Georgia has been. We are seeing changed rhetoric — there is a noticeable difference even in criticism. But when you witness unfair treatment, completely unrealistic comments, resolutions and steps, it is difficult to reverse and forget all of this in a single day,” she said.
The foreign minister added that while change cannot happen overnight, certain positive dynamics are already visible.
“We understand that this cannot happen immediately. However, there are signs of certain dynamics. I hope we will reach the point where this attitude changes in practice and not only in words,” Bochorishvili noted.
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