During a visit to Slovakia, Shalva Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, stated that Georgia stands firm in defending national sovereignty, popular democracy, and the rule of law, and does not intend to participate in “artificial ideological confrontations or those aimed at dividing society.” Following a meeting with Richard Raši, the Speaker of the Slovak Parliament, he noted that the Georgian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Bratislava was a continuation of strengthening inter-parliamentary ties. Papuashvili recalled a previous meeting with Raši held in 2025 in Geneva during the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which, according to him, provided additional momentum to the dialogue between the two nations. The parties discussed relations between Georgia and the EU, as well as Slovakia’s experience in the European integration process. Papuashvili stated that Tbilisi remains committed to constructive dialogue despite existing challenges. […]
During a visit to Slovakia, Shalva Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, stated that Georgia stands firm in defending national sovereignty, popular democracy, and the rule of law, and does not intend to participate in “artificial ideological confrontations or those aimed at dividing society.”
Following a meeting with Richard Raši, the Speaker of the Slovak Parliament, he noted that the Georgian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Bratislava was a continuation of strengthening inter-parliamentary ties.
Papuashvili recalled a previous meeting with Raši held in 2025 in Geneva during the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which, according to him, provided additional momentum to the dialogue between the two nations.
The parties discussed relations between Georgia and the EU, as well as Slovakia’s experience in the European integration process. Papuashvili stated that Tbilisi remains committed to constructive dialogue despite existing challenges.
The head of the Georgian parliament emphasized the importance of developing parliamentary cooperation against the backdrop of a complex global situation, where, as he noted, partnership and mutual understanding are particularly significant.
Shalva Papuashvili expressed gratitude to Slovakia for its support of Georgia, describing it as “valuable and sustainable.” He stated that both sides noted the increasing intensity of high-level contacts and reaffirmed their intention to deepen cooperation in various fields.
“Finally, our cooperation is aimed at reducing regional tensions, preventing unnecessary wars, and ensuring peace and stability, which will contribute to the further development of our societies, the improvement of our peoples’ lives, and the achievement of fruitful economic cooperation. We are grateful for the warm welcome at the National Council. We are ready to deepen our partnership in the coming years,” the head of the Georgian parliament concluded.
