The political situation in Georgia remains a matter of deep concern – Gerry Connolly

The political situation in Georgia remains a matter of deep concern - says Gerry Connolly, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. He made the statement at a meeting held within the Georgia-NATO Inter-Parliamentary Council, where they discussed the political crisis in Georgia, the EU-mediated negotiations and developments in the region. 

According to NATO, Connolly stressed the importance of upholding democratic values as a key condition for NATO membership. 

“During this crisis, our Assembly called on the Georgian government to act with restraint and the opposition to respect the rule of law. We call on the majority and the opposition to act in a constructively and consciously for a stable and democratic Georgia that can continue on it’s path toward Euro-Atlantic integration " Connolly said.  

He also condemned Russia's ongoing aggression and reaffirmed the Assembly's unwavering support for Georgia's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.