"Of course, Sweden can continue counting the days—that’s their decision. However, we do not consider this to be a crisis; both Parliament and the government are actively working," said Georgian Dream MP Vladimer Bozhadze, responding to the Swedish Foreign Ministry's statement regarding the ongoing protests in Georgia.

According to Bozhadze, several European states, including the Baltic countries and Sweden, are acting completely unfairly toward Georgia.

"We all remember the former Swedish Foreign Minister’s attitude toward Mikheil Saakashvili and the United National Movement, as well as the funding that came from the Swedish government to various media and civil society organizations in Georgia.

Of course, Sweden can continue counting the days—that's their choice. However, we do not believe there is any crisis, and both Parliament and the government are actively working.

As for such statements, on the one hand, they should be seen as interference in the internal affairs of our country, and on the other, as encouragement for the violent groups that, for days, fought against Georgian police with stones, Molotov cocktails, and pyrotechnics, attempted to set fire to Parliament, and tried to break in.

This stance is completely unfair toward our country. However, we fully understand that this is also linked to the Russia-Ukraine war and the fact that the Georgian government has done everything to maintain peace and stability in the country," Bozhadze stated.

Background:

On March 7, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding the 100th day of ongoing protests in Georgia.

"Today marks the 100th day of protests in Georgia, despite violence, arrests, and new legislative restrictions. Sweden continues to support the right of all Georgians to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The Georgian government must take immediate steps to resolve this crisis and ensure respect for human rights," the statement reads.