The News in Brief
Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Kaladze Says Orbán Has Consistently Shown Hungary as a Key Supporter of Georgia's European Integration
The Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze addressed the opposition's criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's stance on Ukraine joining the European Union.
According to Kaladze, Orbán has consistently shown Hungary as one of the most important supporters of Georgia's European integration journey.
He stated that the opposition opposes everyone who supports Georgia, adding that their main goal is to prevent Georgia from becoming a candidate country for European Union membership. Kaladze accused the opposition of attempting to delay crucial steps in Georgia's journey to join the EU:
"Do we not know the actions of the opposition? Their main message is that Georgia should not attain the status of a candidate country for EU membership. Years ago, they also did everything to delay the process of visa liberalization and avoided signing an association agreement. As for Orbán, he has repeatedly shown through his statements that Hungary is indeed one of the most significant supporters of our country on the challenging path of European integration.
From what I observe of the opposition, they oppose anyone supporting Georgia as much as possible. They are actively working against it, even in the process of attaining the status, but their efforts will be in vain. The government of Georgia is dedicated to achieving this status, implementing all necessary reforms in the coming years, and taking appropriate steps to expedite the process of European integration," said Kaladze.
President Zourabichvili's Actions Harm Georgia's Interests, says Shalva Papuashvili
Shalva Papuashvili, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, criticized President Salome Zourabichvili's actions, deeming them detrimental to the national interests of the country.
Papuashvili responded to inquiries regarding Irakli Kobakhidze's statement, suggesting a significant likelihood of Zourabichvili "resigning and participating in the elections one or two months before they take place."
He believes that Zourabichvili's steps are harmful to Georgia's interests, including national and security interests. According to Papuashvili, given Zourabichvil's actions against the national interests of Georgia and her alignment with the opposition's agenda, it is difficult to rule out potential negative consequences.
"We can see that after Salome Zourabichvili violated the constitution, she deliberately left the constitutional framework. Her steps are harmful to the national interests of Georgia, including security interests, and therefore nothing can be ruled out. It is a fact that Salome Zourabichvili is acting against the national interests of Georgia and is clearly acting according to the agenda of the opposition. It will be difficult to rule things out." Papuashvili stated.
Kaladze Says Orbán Has Consistently Shown Hungary as a Key Supporter of Georgia's European Integration
According to Kaladze, Orbán has consistently shown Hungary as one of the most important supporters of Georgia's European integration journey.
He stated that the opposition opposes everyone who supports Georgia, adding that their main goal is to prevent Georgia from becoming a candidate country for European Union membership. Kaladze accused the opposition of attempting to delay crucial steps in Georgia's journey to join the EU:
"Do we not know the actions of the opposition? Their main message is that Georgia should not attain the status of a candidate country for EU membership. Years ago, they also did everything to delay the process of visa liberalization and avoided signing an association agreement. As for Orbán, he has repeatedly shown through his statements that Hungary is indeed one of the most significant supporters of our country on the challenging path of European integration.
From what I observe of the opposition, they oppose anyone supporting Georgia as much as possible. They are actively working against it, even in the process of attaining the status, but their efforts will be in vain. The government of Georgia is dedicated to achieving this status, implementing all necessary reforms in the coming years, and taking appropriate steps to expedite the process of European integration," said Kaladze.
President Zourabichvili's Actions Harm Georgia's Interests, says Shalva Papuashvili
Papuashvili responded to inquiries regarding Irakli Kobakhidze's statement, suggesting a significant likelihood of Zourabichvili "resigning and participating in the elections one or two months before they take place."
He believes that Zourabichvili's steps are harmful to Georgia's interests, including national and security interests. According to Papuashvili, given Zourabichvil's actions against the national interests of Georgia and her alignment with the opposition's agenda, it is difficult to rule out potential negative consequences.
"We can see that after Salome Zourabichvili violated the constitution, she deliberately left the constitutional framework. Her steps are harmful to the national interests of Georgia, including security interests, and therefore nothing can be ruled out. It is a fact that Salome Zourabichvili is acting against the national interests of Georgia and is clearly acting according to the agenda of the opposition. It will be difficult to rule things out." Papuashvili stated.