Georgia’s Foreign Minister, Maka Bochorishvili, has criticized the latest European Parliament resolution on Georgia, describing it as politically motivated and containing “false” and “manipulative” information aimed at exerting pressure on the country.
Speaking to journalists, Bochorishvili said the resolution includes numerous inaccurate provisions that make it difficult to treat the document seriously. She claimed that the text is intended to deepen divisions within Georgian society and damage the country’s international reputation.
“In general, there are many unusual entries in this resolution, which makes it impossible to seriously evaluate the document or seriously express any position on it,” Bochorishvili said, adding that the European Parliament has repeatedly been used to promote narratives that contribute to polarization rather than reducing it.
The minister argued that while European institutions often express concern over political polarization in Georgia, they simultaneously employ mechanisms that further divide society and increase confrontation.
Bochorishvili claimed that it is particularly troubling that the European Parliament is being used as a tool of political pressure against Georgia.
“This resolution contains a lot of false and incorrect information. Many provisions are highly manipulative and serve to tarnish Georgia’s reputation. We perceive this as an attack on the Georgian state and Georgian society,” she said.
Commenting on provisions related to the EU’s visa-free travel mechanism, Bochorishvili said the suspension measures already introduced for holders of Georgian diplomatic passports are unusual in international practice.
“The suspension of visa-free travel has already been implemented in a specific form. Activating such a mechanism against holders of diplomatic passports is generally unthinkable in international relations, as diplomats are usually granted certain privileges. Such a decision is truly unusual,” the minister stated.
Bochorishvili noted that the Georgian government has already held discussions with the European Commission regarding the issue and intends to continue consultations.
“You know that we have already held the first meeting with the European Commission. We had the opportunity to discuss the mechanism for suspending the visa regime and, in general, all issues related to the suspension of visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic passports. We will continue to work on these issues,” she said.
The minister’s comments were distributed by the press service of Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and came in response to a recent European Parliament resolution that raised concerns over developments in Georgia and referenced the possibility of further measures related to the country’s visa liberalization framework.
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