Georgian FM rejects claims of anti-Western rhetoric

Georgian foreign minister Maka Botchorishvili on Monday firmly denied allegations that the Georgian government was engaging in anti-European rhetoric, describing the official stance as a necessary reaction to “unfair” external pressure.

In her remarks, Botchorishvili clarified that what is often perceived as anti-Western sentiment is, in fact, a response to specific actions taken by the bureaucracy in Brussels.

“As for the concerns frequently raised about supposed anti-European rhetoric, we have an answer for that too. No anti-Western rhetoric exists on our side. Any reactions from Georgian political figures or circles are strictly a response to the actions we observe coming from the bureaucracy in Brussels. When politicians provide an answer, it should not be interpreted as anti-European rhetoric. These are simply reactions to the unfair steps we see being taken against our country”, the FM said.

“If you look at those resolutions, you will see a lot of unfairness and misinformation. You can check the 10 resolutions passed by the European Parliament in the last four years and you'll find much of the same. There are so many narratives in these documents that make them worthless, as they are disconnected from reality and portray a very heavy image of Georgia”, she concluded.