Georgian Parliament official reaffirms European path, cites national security imperatives

Georgian Parliament Speaker says “scandalous” when US Senator defends individual charged with money laundering

Parliament Speaker says Georgia has maintained peace by making independent decisions

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Tuesday emphasised the importance of national sovereignty and independent decision-making in matters of security, stating that had Georgia followed external advice, the country could have faced devastation.

Georgian, Turkish Parliament Speakers discuss cooperation, regional matters

Significant successes in bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Georgia and Turkey, reflected in both economic and political dimensions, were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and Numan Kurtulmuş, the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

Turkish Parliament Speaker backs Georgia’s territorial integrity, hopes for presidential visit next month

Numan Kurtulmuş, the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, on Tuesday expressed hope that the Georgian President would pay a visit to Turkey next month, which, he noted, would further strengthen relations between the two countries.

Georgian Parliament Speaker highlights peace efforts, Middle Corridor’s growing geopolitical role in meeting with Turkish counterpart

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Tuesday said the promotion of peace and stability in the South Caucasus region - with particular emphasis on the growing geopolitical significance of the Middle Corridor - had been discussed during his meeting with Numan Kurtulmuş, the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

Turkish Parliament Speaker highlights strong bilateral ties following meeting with Georgian counterpart

Numan Kurtulmuş, the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, on Tuesday said that it was an honour for him to welcome his Georgian counterpart Shalva Papuashvili together with the visiting Georgian parliamentary delegation, describing the meeting as “very constructive”.

Slovakia remains “firm supporter” of Georgia’s European integration, says Georgian First Vice PM

Levan Davitashvili, the First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, who participated in the Georgian-Slovak Friendship Evening held in Bratislava, emphasised that Slovakia was a steadfast supporter of Georgia in the process of European integration.

Georgian Ambassador highlights importance of Parliament Speaker’s official visit to Turkey

Archil Kalandia, the Georgian Ambassador to Turkey, on Tuesday emphasised that the official visit of the Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili to Ankara was of particular importance, as it would not only deepen inter-parliamentary cooperation but also enhance bilateral and multilateral relations.

Georgian Parliament Speaker visits Turkey to strengthen strategic partnership

Nikoloz Samkharadze, the Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Georgian Parliament, on Tuesday commented on the Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili’s visit to Turkey, emphasising the significance of the visit due to the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Georgian Parliament official says Helsinki Commission has turned into “a kind of mouthpiece for radicals” who have no interest in real facts

Givi Mikanadze, the Chair of the Parliament’s Committee on Education, Science and Youth Affairs, on Tuesday criticised the US Helsinki Commission and Senator Jeanne Shaheen over recent remarks concerning Giorgi Bachiashvili, calling the statements one-sided and misinformed.

Georgian FM, US Department of State Senior Advisor discuss bilateral relations

The bilateral relations between Georgia and the United States, prospects for future cooperation, and current developments in the region were discussed on Monday in a meeting between Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and Wyatt Boehlke, the Senior Advisor at the United States Department of State.

Georgian Parliament official says radical opposition seeks to spread hatred in society

Rati Ionatamishvili, the Chair of the Georgian Parliament’s Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee, on Monday said the representatives of the radical opposition were constantly attempting to incite hatred and even encourage the gravest crimes in society.

Police in Georgia’s Adjara region detain Turkish citizen for attempted purchase of large quantity of cocaine

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs on Monday reported that officers of the Adjara Police Department, together with the Batumi District Division and the Customs Department of the Revenue Service, had arrested a Turkish citizen for attempting to illegally purchase an especially large quantity of narcotic drugs.

Georgian military official attends US Army’s 250th anniversary event

Lieutenant General Giorgi Matiashvili, the Commander of the Georgian Defence Forces, on Monday visited the Federal Republic of Germany to attend an event marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Army in Wiesbaden.

Georgian Parliament Speaker criticises German Embassy’s “cynical” use of Humboldt’s words

In a recent social media message, the Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili criticised the German Embassy in Tbilisi for what he described as an act of political cynicism.

Georgian Parliament official says certain ambassadors discredit themselves by encouraging radicalism, remaining silent

Levan Machavariani, an MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party and Deputy Chair of the parliamentary faction of the ruling party, on Sunday voiced sharp criticism regarding foreign-funded grants for NGOs and the silence of certain foreign embassies on the matter.

Parliament official says radical political forces should not be allowed to return to power

David Matikashvili, an MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party and Chair of the Georgian Parliament’s Committee on Procedural Issues and Rules, on Sunday emphasised the importance of the public paying close attention to the work of the parliamentary investigative commission, stating that they provide valuable insights into the country's past and why radical political forces should not be allowed to return to power.

Air Serbia launches direct flights between Belgrade, Tbilisi

Air Serbia commences direct regular flights between Belgrade and Tbilisi starting June 15, operating three times a week using an Airbus A319.

Georgian Parliament official urges Lithuania’s MFA to “examine law” on Gvaramia case

Levan Machavariani, an MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party and Deputy Chair of the parliamentary faction of the ruling party, on Saturday responded sharply to the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry’s statement expressing support for the opposition leader Nika Gvaramia, calling on foreign partners to first review Georgian legislation and familiarise themselves with the facts of the case.

Parliament official says Gov’t has no choice but to respond to foreign-funded hate speech campaign

Levan Makhashvili, the Chair of the Committee on European Integration of the Georgian Parliament, on Friday said that for several months, Georgia had been the target of a foreign-funded campaign of hate speech, leaving authorities with no choice but to take appropriate legal action.