The Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who is still behind bars, remains in our thoughts, - Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, said at the plenary session, where Sakharov Prize winner Andrzej Pochobut delivered a speech.

"Dear Andrzej, you are here today, we have been waiting for this moment, with hope, prayer and action for your release. Andrzej, you were imprisoned for speaking the truth, for defending your community, for refusing to back down. For so many years, you have never stopped defending your freedom. That is why this Parliament has awarded you the Sakharov Prize, which you share with the Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who is still behind bars and who remains in our thoughts," - said Metsola.

She said that many journalists and political prisoners still remain in prison.

“Today, we send a message from this hall that is loud enough to reach the prison cells of Belarus, Georgia and all those countries where the truth is forbidden: we have not forgotten you, Europe stands with you and we will not stop until all of you are free,” said Roberta Metsola.