"The Constitution of Georgia does not recognize the term "South Ossetia." How can you completely eliminate this phrase from your official documents? Furthermore, it is a Stalinist term, and it is not pleasant when the European Union or any of our partner countries uses the Stalinist term”, - Nikoloz Samkharadze, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, addressed to Sven Mikser, the European Parliament's rapporteur on Georgia.

The Chairman of the Committee noted that, in general, the West is fighting against Stalinist manifestations, and in contrast, the term "South Ossetia" is used in all its documents.

"This is a Stalinist term that dates back to 1922. As a result, my most humble request is that you think about this matter, and if any official adjustments are required, we will make them”, - Nikoloz Samkharadze stated.

Sven Mikser, the European Parliament's Rapporteur on Georgia, addressed the joint sitting of the European Integration and Foreign Relations Committees, after which the sitting continued in a question-and-answer session.