The Speaker, H.E. Shalva Papuashvili, commenced the plenary session by requesting a moment of silence in memory of Tamaz Ginturi.

During his remarks, the Speaker emphasized that the murder of Tamaz Ginturi, a veteran of the 2008 war, underscores the ongoing problem of Georgia, which is the occupation of the country. He stated that the primary national objective for Georgia and all Georgians is to put an end to the occupation and restore territorial integrity.

"The murder of Tamaz Ginturi, a veteran of the 2008 war, by the occupying forces on November 6 at the occupation line, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing burden of our country, which is the encroachment and occupation of our territories. This occupation continues to claim the lives and well-being of our citizens and underscores that the primary national objective for our country and every Georgian should be to put an end to the occupation and restore territorial integrity. Please join me in a moment of silence to honor the memory of Tamaz Ginturi”, - the Speaker stated.