Georgian Foreign Ministry rejects PACE resolution as biased and unfounded

The Georgian Foreign Ministry on Thursday criticised the recent resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia by saying that the report in question was not based on an objective, fact-driven assessment.

In a statement, the Ministry noted that attempts to discredit a democratically elected government in the name of democracy was unacceptable.

“On June 24, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution based on a report concerning the functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia. The report in question is not based on an objective, fact-driven assessment. It contains biased interpretations, one-sided political evaluations, and the repetition of misleading narratives about Georgia, raising serious concerns regarding both its impartiality and the process through which it was prepared”, the statement said.

“It is particularly alarming that an international institution established to uphold human rights, democracy, and the rule of law is increasingly being used as an instrument for political pressure. Such practices undermine the credibility of the Council of Europe and give rise to legitimate concerns about the impartiality of certain bodies within the organisation”, the foreign office continued.

The Ministry further added that a biased approach to the internal political and legal processes of a sovereign state was also unacceptable.

“Attempts to discredit a democratically elected government in the name of democracy, to deliberately criticize lawfully functioning state institutions, and to encourage political groups that seek to disregard the public mandate obtained through elections are unacceptable. Such an approach does not strengthen democracy; rather, it deepens political polarization and fuels radicalisation”, the statement noted.

“A biased approach to the internal political and legal processes of a sovereign state is unacceptable, as is the political criticism of legislative decisions adopted in accordance with national interests and in full compliance with constitutional procedures. Particularly concerning are calls for the repeal of laws without proper legal justification or objective assessment. Such actions exceed the boundaries of an institutional mandate and bear the hallmarks of political interference”, the statement added.

As the Ministry noted, the Georgian Government remains firmly committed to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, constitutional order, and the democratic choice of the Georgian people.

“No external political pressure, disinformation campaign, or unfair assessment can justify disregarding Georgia’s national interests, state independence, or democratic legitimacy”, the Ministry stressed.

The statement further added that as a responsible member of the Council of Europe and a steadfast advocate of its core values, the Georgian government reaffirmed its readiness to engage in constructive, mutually beneficial cooperation based on respect and trust.

“At the same time, it expects constructive and fair approach from the institutions of the Council of Europe”, the statement concluded.