Georgian PM: summoning of German Ambassador diplomatic measure over Vienna Convention violations

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday said that the summoning of the German Ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs represents a diplomatic step taken when an ambassador operating in Georgia “grossly violates the principles of the Vienna Convention”.

In his remarks, Kobakhidze claimed Peter Fischer had been directly involved in the activities of the radical opposition and was attempting to exert pressure on the country’s independent judiciary.

“As for the summoning of the German Ambassador, this is a diplomatic procedure applied when an ambassador in Georgia grossly violates the principles of the Vienna Convention. In such cases, they are summoned. This is a normal diplomatic measure. If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes, it will provide more detailed commentary. Generally, I would like to remind you that Mr. Fischer is directly engaged in the activities of the radical opposition and is openly trying to put pressure on the independent judiciary”, the PM said.