Georgian Vice PM warns against unfair approach, says Georgia’s sovereignty “at its strongest”

Georgian vice prime minister and state minister for coordination of law enforcement agencies Mamuka Mdinaradze on Friday said that Georgia recognises and values what he described as a “Christian, truly democratic, identity-respecting European culture” and a broader European approach to democracy, national identity, and governance standards.

Speaking to journalists, Mdinaradze argued that no union or country should seek to punish others for holding such views or for expressing respect toward that cultural and political tradition.

He stressed that relationships between states can only improve where there is fairness and mutual respect, while unfair treatment inevitably damages prospects for cooperation.

“Where there is fairness, relations improve”, he said, adding that neither side can be expected to take responsibility for normalisation if one party acts unfairly toward the other.

He extended this reasoning to both personal and political relations, stating that one-sided unfairness makes meaningful normalisation impossible.

Mdinaradze also emphasised that Georgia seeks no special advantages, only what he called fair assessments and proper treatment of its actions.

He further criticised what he described as PR narratives or externally driven approaches against the country, insisting that Georgia is open to cooperation with all partners as long as its national and identity-related interests are respected and placed first.

Reiterating his position, he said that Georgia supports engagement with partners but rejects pressure or criticism that, in his view, disregards its sovereignty and identity.

He added that the country’s independence and sovereignty today are as strong as ever, and that Georgia would respond appropriately to any unjust treatment.