45 active employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia have issued a joint statement in which they dissociate themselves from the decision of the Georgian Dream party to halt the country's European Union accession process. As per the statement, this decision contradicts the constitution and does not align with the strategic interests of the country.
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"As diplomats, our primary duty is to protect the national interests of Georgia and remain faithful to the Constitution. Over the years, Georgian diplomacy has made every effort to integrate Georgia into European and Euro-Atlantic structures, which reflects the will and historical choice of the Georgian people.
Today's statement regarding Georgia’s withdrawal from the EU accession negotiation agenda until 2028 does not align with the country's strategic interests.
The ongoing expansion of the European Union presents an unprecedented historical opportunity for Georgia to rejoin the European family, driven by international political events. A unilateral refusal of this opportunity by the country will lead to negative strategic consequences. Moreover, it is possible that such favorable circumstances for joining the European and Euro-Atlantic structures will no longer arise.
Furthermore, the delay in the accession negotiation process will isolate the country. Without the support of our Western partners, Georgia will face heightened threats, especially in light of current international and security developments.
We believe that removing the opening of EU accession negotiations until 2028 from the political agenda contradicts the requirements of Article 78 of the Constitution of Georgia.
We remain committed to Georgia’s course of European and Euro-Atlantic integration," state the employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The statement is signed by:
- Anna Bagbabia, Department of Euro-Atlantic Integration
- Ana Dzotsenidze, Department of International Organizations
- Ana Koiava, Department of Diplomatic Protocol
- Ana Shaishmelashvili, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Ana Chitaladze, Department of Euro-Atlantic Integration
- Archil Menteshashvili, Embassy of Georgia in the Arab Republic of Egypt
- Asmi Grdzelidze, Consular Department
- Aleksandre Gogoladze, Embassy of Georgia in the Republic of Armenia
- Baka Kapanadze, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Bondo Meskhi, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Giorgi Tsikarishvili, Euro-Atlantic Integration Department
- Giorgi Murghashvili, Department of Middle East and African Countries
- Giorgi Tavartkiladze, International Legal Department
- Davit Bazerashvili, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Erekle Iantbelidze, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Eka Pkhovelishvili, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Vazha Gvaramia, Embassy of Georgia in the Republic of Moldova
- Vera Khajalia, Department of Euro-Atlantic Integration
- Tamar Chachibaia, Department of International Organizations
- Tamar Balavadze, Department of Modern Security Challenges and Arms Control
- Tamta Uglava, Political Department
- Teona Janashia, Department of Modern Security Challenges and Arms Control
- Tornike Parulava, Department of Euro-Atlantic Integration
- Tinatin Tabukashvili, Department of Diplomatic Protocol
- Tinatin Lolomadze, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Irakli Simonishvili, European Integration Department
- Irma Kilasonia, Department of America
- Lana Jalaghonia, EU Aid Coordination and Sectoral Integration Department
- Luka Gakserelia, Political Department
- Mariam Arbolashvili, Diplomatic Protocol Department
- Mariam Janelidze, Euro-Atlantic Integration Department
- Mamika Antadze, Department of International Organizations
- Nestan Bezhanishvili, Department of International Organizations
- Nino Saginadze, Department of Euro-Atlantic Integration
- Nino Chkhikvadze, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Nino Kamarauli, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Olga Spirandi, Department of Euro-Atlantic Integration
- Saba Putkaradze, Consular Department
- Salome Akubardia, European Integration Department
- Ketevan Skhiladze, Diplomatic Training and Research Institute named after Levan Mikeladze
- Ketevan Pruidze, International Legal Department
- Kristine Zhgenti, EU Aid Coordination and Sector Integration Department
- Khatia Khorava, Department of European Integration
- Khuta Salia, Embassy of Georgia in the Republic of Latvia
- Neliko Shiolashvili, Department of European Integration
