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Joint Statement by Representatives of Parliamentary Opposition

Statement 04 აგვისტო 2022

We, the representatives of the Georgian parliamentary opposition,

Recognizing the immense contribution made by the European Union and the United States of America in preserving Georgia's statehood since the country regained its independence on April 9, 1991, as well as their support for our nation's growth and the aspiration of our people to become a full-fledged representative of Western civilization,

We echo the strongly expressed will of the Georgian people to ensure the full integration of Georgia into the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which was reflected in the Constitution of Georgia;

We dissociate from and denounce the "Georgian Dream's" defamation and misinformation campaign against Georgia's two biggest strategic allies, the United States of America and the European Union.

The slanderous actions of the highest party and state political officials of the "Georgian Dream," as well as members of the Georgian Parliament and local self-government bodies who formally left the "Georgian Dream," but actually remained an organic part of this political force, against the ambassadors of the United States and the European Union in Georgia, were particularly clear examples of this.

It is particularly concerning that some members of the judiciary are also supporting the political campaign of "Georgian Dream," which alleges that the ambassadors of the United States and the European Union to Georgia attempted to enlist Georgia in the war against Russia but failed to do so, and that their failure to do so prevented them from supporting Georgia on its path to getting a candidate status for EU membership.

The letter from Bidzina Ivanishvili, which was published on July 27, 2022, confirms the meeting on March 21, 2022, which was initiated by the US Ambassador, Mrs. Kelly Degnan, but makes no mention of what was discussed during the meeting. This letter subtly reinforces the aforementioned message of "Georgian Dream" by making it appear as though the West wants to "draw Georgia into the war”. This demonstrates Bidzina Ivanishvili's involvement in the anti-state campaign of “Georgian Dream”.

According to Article 78 of the Georgian Constitution, the constitutional bodies of Georgia, i.e., the "Georgian Dream" government, are responsible for ensuring that Georgia's integration into the European Union and NATO is accomplished. As a result, the ruling team's actions serve to impede this integration and are against the national and state interests of Georgia, thus separating Georgia from its Western allies and partners and leaving it alone in the face of the occupying regime, the Russian Federation.

The above-mentioned ambassadors have repeatedly said in the public that they do not and have never wanted to involve Georgia in the conflict with Russia and that such claims are untrue; yet, the disinformation campaign of "Georgian Dream" obstinately goes on.

We request "Georgian Dream" to discontinue the aforementioned smear and misinformation effort against Georgia's strategic allies, the US and the EU, right away.

The former EU Ambassador, H.E. Carl Hartzell, and the US Ambassador to Georgia, H.E. Kelly Degnan, both have our full support. We value their dedication and efforts in assisting Georgia on the road to Western integration.

 

1. Armaz Akhvlediani - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (non-attached MP)

2. Teona Akubardia - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "Strategy Agmashenebeli")

3. David Bakradze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (non-attached MP)

4. Ana Buchukuri - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "For Georgia")

5. Levan Bezhashvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

6. Tinatin Bokuchava - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

7. Giorgi Botkoveli - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

8. Giorgi Godabrelidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

9. Roman Gotsiridze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

10. Mikheil Daushvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "For Georgia")

11. Khatia Dekanoidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

12. Levan Varshalomidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

13. Giorgi Vashadze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "Strategy Agmashenebeli")

14. Abdula Ismailov - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

15. Shalva Kereselidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "For Georgia")

16. Manuchar Kvirkelia - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

17. Vakhtang Kikabidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

18. David Kirkitadze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

19. Tamar Kordzaia - member of the Parliament of Georgia (non-attached MP)

20. Beka Liluashvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "For Georgia")

21. Nona Mamulashvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

22. Paata Manjgaladze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "Strategy Agmashenebeli")

23. Nika Machutadze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

24. Akaki Minashvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

25. Aleksandre Motserelia - member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "For Georgia")

26. Tariel Nakaidze - member of the Parliament of Georgia (non-attached MP)

27. Ana Natsvlishvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (Political Party "Lelo for Georgia")

28. Koba Nakopia - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

29. Ramaz Nikolaishvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

30. Kakhaber Okriashvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

31. Salome Samadashvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (Political Party "Lelo for Georgia")

32. Khatuna Samnidze - member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "Republicans")

33. Gubaz Sanikidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

34. Sulkhan Sibashvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

35. David Usupashvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "Lelo for Georgia")

36. Bachuki Kardava - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

37. Shalva Shavgulidze - member of the Parliament of Georgia (non-attached MP)

38. Tamar Charkviani - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (Political Party "Law and Justice")

39. Tsezari Chocheli - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

40. Nato Chkheidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

41. Rostom Chkheidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

42. Ana Tsitlidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

43. David Khajishvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

44. Levan Khabeishvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

45. Ekaterine Kherkheulidze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

46. Giorgi Khojevanishvili - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (political party "For Georgia")

47. Devi Chankotadze - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

48. Teimuraz Janashia - Member of the Parliament of Georgia (parliamentary faction “United National Movement – United Opposition Strength is in Unity”)

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