In this difficult time, we stand by the side of Georgians - Some of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of EU spread the statement about this.

The statement states that the "violation of electoral integrity" "does not meet the standards expected" from a candidate for joining the European Union, and it is a betrayal of the legitimate European aspirations of the Georgian people.

At the same time, in the statement, the ministers criticize Prime Minister Orbani's "untimely visit" to Georgia and note that he does not speak on behalf of the European Union.

"We are deeply concerned about the current situation in Georgia. International observers noted violations during the election campaign and also on election day. We condemn all violations of international norms for free and fair elections. We share their concerns and demand an impartial investigation of the complaints and the elimination of the violations identified. In this difficult time, we stand by Georgians. It is important that protests and, in particular, the government's response to them, be peaceful. Violation of electoral integrity does not meet the standards expected from a candidate for EU membership. It is a betrayal of the legitimate European aspirations of the Georgian people. Upholding the rule of law and holding free and fair elections are an integral part of any progress on Georgia's path to the European Union. We criticize Prime Minister Orbani's untimely visit to Georgia. He does not speak on behalf of the European Union," the statement said.

The statement is signed by: Minister of European Affairs of the Czech Republic, Martin Dvorak; Minister of European Affairs of Denmark, Marie Bier; German Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for European and Climate Affairs, Anna Lührmann; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Margus Tsahkna; Finland's Minister of European Affairs and Property Management, Joakim Strand; French minister-delegate for European affairs, Benjamin Haddad; Irish Minister of State for EU Affairs, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel; Poland's Minister of European Union Affairs, Adam Szlapka; Portugal's Secretary of State for European Affairs, Ines Domingos; Sweden's Minister of EU Affairs, Jessika Rosenkranz.