Georgian PM: nations remain resilient by preserving identity, values

Nations remain resilient when they maintain a clear sense of identity and stay loyal to the values that define them, said on Saturday Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Budapest.

Kobakhidze noted that the world is undergoing a decisive transformation, and countries can no longer be certain that systems which worked yesterday will continue to function tomorrow.

“We are gathered here at a time when the world is undergoing a decisive transformation. Countries can no longer be certain that the systems that functioned yesterday will continue to work tomorrow. In such times, each country must answer one fundamental question: how to protect national interests without losing values and traditions”, he said.

The prime minister pointed out that for Georgia, this was not a theoretical issue but a historical reality.

“For Georgia, this question is not hypothetical. For 30 centuries, our small country has stood at the crossroads of civilizations - connecting Europe and Asia, cultures, trade routes, and ideas”, Kobakhidze noted.

He stressed that Georgia’s resilience throughout history has been rooted in its ability to remain faithful to its defining values, particularly its Christian heritage.

“Throughout our long history, we have learnt one important lesson: nations remain resilient when they preserve a clear sense of identity and remain faithful to the values that define them. In Georgia, this cultural foundation is historically closely linked to our Christian tradition”, he concluded.