Georgian diplomats have issued a statement condemning the ruling party "Georgian Dream" for a complete reversal of Georgia's foreign policy course, which they argue is distancing the Georgian people from the EU.
According to apsny.ge, a total of 57 Georgian diplomats signed the statement, including former Foreign Minister David Bakradze, Georgia's diplomatic representative Georgiy Bokeria, former Ambassador Konstantin Gabashvili, former Minister Grigol Vashadze, former Ambassador Ivane Machavariani, and others.
The diplomats stated that the "Georgian Dream" directly attacks Georgia's main international partners, the US and the EU, weakening the country and contradicting its national interests and constitution.
"For us, diplomats of different generations in this country, who have dedicated many years to strengthening European and Euro-Atlantic integration and the state interests of our country, it is absolutely clear that Bidzina Ivanishvili and the "Georgian Dream" have changed the foreign policy course—from the West to Russia. The only way to stop these changes is for all patriotically minded individuals to raise their voices, register their protest, and respond to unjust laws or decisions."
The government now insists that it is not ready to join the European Union, passing laws that directly oppose Georgia's chosen course, the will of the majority of the population, and international obligations. This, they argue, alienates Georgia from the EU.
These developments come at a time when the EU has opened its doors to Georgia for accession and only 9 steps remain before the start of accession negotiations, the diplomats noted.
"The path of European integration is clear, and the 'Georgian Dream' has consciously deviated from this path," the statement added.
The only way to stop these changes, according to the diplomats, is for all patriotic-minded individuals to raise their voices, protest, and respond to unjust laws or decisions.
Among the signatories are former Foreign Minister Davit Bakradze, diplomatic representative of Georgia Georgiy Bokeria, former ambassador Konstantin Gabashvili, former Minister Grigol Vashadze, former Deputy Foreign Minister Sergi Kapanadze, former ambassador Ivane Machavariani, former ambassador Valeriy Chechelashvili, former ambassador Salome Samadashvili, former minister Tornike Gordadze, former representative Gegа Mgaloblisvili, former ambassador Zurab Chiaberashvili, and others.
On Sunday evening in Tbilisi, a large demonstration took place against the draft law on "foreign agents," which threatens Georgia's European integration. The demonstration, which saw clashes with the police, underscored the growing opposition to the government's policies
