Thursday, November 7, 2024

Speaker responds to EU-13 Ministers’ statement: What you criticize in Moldova, you shouldn’t do in Georgia

“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.

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Georgian FM: PM to deliver speech at economic-security panel chaired by German Chancellor; participation in such platform paramount

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will attend the meeting of the European Political Community on 7 November, in Budapest, Hungary. Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili stated, “This is a very important format, which was created at the initiative of President Macron, and is an interesting mechanism for countries politically associated with the EU to come even closer.” “The Prime Minister will engage in a variety of conversations and will be the first to address the issue of economic security. Since Georgia’s economic development is one of the main priorities for our country, the Prime Minister will deliver a speech at this discussion, which will be chaired by the German Chancellor. The Prime Minister will also participate in the concluding plenary session with the leaders of the EU member states and candidate countries in attendance. We think that participation in a platform of this type is paramount since one of the main lines of our country’s foreign policy priorities is European integration, and in addition to bilateral Georgia-EU cooperation, we are using all opportunities to ensure that Georgia successfully continues its European integration,” Darchiashvili added.

Tbilisi Mayor accuses Judge Khuchua of politically motivated decision-making

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze stated that when a judge makes a significant ruling, such as the one recently issued by the Tetritskaro District Court, it must be grounded in solid evidence that can withstand scrutiny at all levels. Kaladze shared his thoughts with journalists while assessing the decision made by Tetritskaro District Court Chairman Vladimir Khuchua, which is currently under review by the Court of Appeals. “When making such an important decision, it is crucial that everything is based on facts and evidence. As we have seen from the Central Election Commission’s statement, upon closer examination, there was no factual basis or evidence to support the ruling. It was a politically motivated decision made under orders. If people have seen the videos featuring this particular judge’s family members, the situation becomes abundantly clear. When rendering such a critical decision, one should possess solid evidence that can withstand scrutiny at every level. As we know, this matter has been appealed, and we await the decisions from the higher courts,” stated Kakha Kaladze. Regarding his expectations for the lawsuits filed by GYLA, ISFED, and other organizations, the Tbilisi Mayor expressed his willingness to address any existing questions. “If we analyze the number of complaints and the statistics, there were more complaints in 2020 than in 2024. However, this isn’t particularly significant, as the content of many complaints is trivial. For instance, one complaint reported that one observer kissed another, and a formal complaint was lodged about this. Such complaints are not uncommon. Of course, everything will be reviewed. We have also expressed our readiness, as we did in 2020, that if anyone requests a recount or has any questions, we are prepared to cooperate fully to ensure all inquiries can be addressed,” Kaladze added. On November 4, Judge Vladimer Khuchua of the Tetritskaro Court confirmed that there had been violations of voter secrecy in the October 26 elections. He annulled the results from 31 polling stations across two constituencies—18 in Tsalka and 13 in Tetritskaro—thereby satisfying the lawsuit filed by the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA).

Georgian President congratulates Donald Trump on his election as US 47th President

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili congratulated Donald Trump on his his victory in the US Presidential election. “Congratulations on your election, Mr. President Donald Trump. A strong America – our strategic partner and friend of 33 years – is needed now more than ever to support Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration, bolster regional security and stability, and safeguard our freedom & independence,” President Zourabichvili wrote on the X Platform. Projections indicate that Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential race.

Georgian PM congratulates Donald Trump on his victory in U.S. presidential election

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election. In a post on the X platform, the Prime Minister expressed his belief that Donald Trump’s leadership would enhance global and regional peace. “I congratulate President Trump on his decisive victory in this election! I am confident that Donald Trump’s leadership will contribute to global and regional peace and ensure the US-Georgia relations review,” he said. Projections suggest that Donald Trump has won the presidential race.

Donald Trump: I am going to stop wars

“I am not going to start a war. I am going to stop wars,” said Donald Trump in a speech on Wednesday as he nears victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. “We are the party of common sense. We want to have borders, security, things be good, safe. We want great education, strong and powerful military, ideally we don’t have to use. We had no wars for years. We had no wars except we defeated ISIS in record time but we had no wars. They said he will start a war. I am not going to start a war. I am going to stop wars,” he said. Projections indicate that Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential race.

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