The News in Brief
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Shalva Papuashvili Meets with Parliament Chairman of Azerbaijan
According to the press service of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, held a meeting with Sahiba Gafarova, the Speaker of the Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Papuashvili noted that it is an honor for him to participate in the special session of the Milli Mejlis, which is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of President Heydar Aliyev.
The close and amicable relations between the two countries and their people were positively acknowledged by the parties. Emphasis was placed on the importance of enhancing ties between sectoral committees and friendship groups at the parliamentary level, with the aim of benefiting the people of both Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The current events in the South Caucasus region were also discussed during the meeting. Special attention was given to the trilateral cooperation between Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. The parliamentary chairpersons of Georgia and Azerbaijan reached an agreement on further enhancing their parliamentary relations.
Andriy Yermak Raises Concerns Over Direct Flights Between Russia and Georgia
The initiation of direct flights between Russia and Georgia by Georgian Airways and the Russian airline 'Azimuth' has prompted a response from Andriy Yermak, the head of the administration of the President of Ukraine. Yermak expressed concern over a perceived acceptance of interaction with terrorists and murderers among certain individuals in Georgia.
"History always remembers those who appear to be oblivious to genocide, Nazism, and their perpetrators, and I believe nobody appreciates such a historical memory...
The Georgian people have consistently shown solidarity toward Ukraine. We share a common enemy, responsible for the loss of Georgian lives in the 90s, the events of 2008, and the ongoing killings of Ukrainians since 2014. This enemy poses an existential threat to our nations.
However, it seems that some individuals make a deliberate effort to overlook the rocket bombings in Kyiv, the destruction of Maryinka, the tragic loss of children in Bucha, Irpin, Izium, and the abductions of innocent children. They also appear to have forgotten the tragic events in Gori.
Perhaps certain individuals believe that these atrocities do not concern them and that interacting with terrorists and murderers is acceptable.
This is an erroneous standpoint, as history will eventually bring everything to light and place it in its rightful context," wrote Yermak.
Shalva Papuashvili Meets with Parliament Chairman of Azerbaijan
Papuashvili noted that it is an honor for him to participate in the special session of the Milli Mejlis, which is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of President Heydar Aliyev.
The close and amicable relations between the two countries and their people were positively acknowledged by the parties. Emphasis was placed on the importance of enhancing ties between sectoral committees and friendship groups at the parliamentary level, with the aim of benefiting the people of both Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The current events in the South Caucasus region were also discussed during the meeting. Special attention was given to the trilateral cooperation between Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. The parliamentary chairpersons of Georgia and Azerbaijan reached an agreement on further enhancing their parliamentary relations.
Andriy Yermak Raises Concerns Over Direct Flights Between Russia and Georgia
"History always remembers those who appear to be oblivious to genocide, Nazism, and their perpetrators, and I believe nobody appreciates such a historical memory...
The Georgian people have consistently shown solidarity toward Ukraine. We share a common enemy, responsible for the loss of Georgian lives in the 90s, the events of 2008, and the ongoing killings of Ukrainians since 2014. This enemy poses an existential threat to our nations.
However, it seems that some individuals make a deliberate effort to overlook the rocket bombings in Kyiv, the destruction of Maryinka, the tragic loss of children in Bucha, Irpin, Izium, and the abductions of innocent children. They also appear to have forgotten the tragic events in Gori.
Perhaps certain individuals believe that these atrocities do not concern them and that interacting with terrorists and murderers is acceptable.
This is an erroneous standpoint, as history will eventually bring everything to light and place it in its rightful context," wrote Yermak.