The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a resolution based on a report on the functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia. The report is not based on an objective and fact-based assessment; it contains biased interpretations, one-sided political assessments, and repeats false narratives about Georgia, raising serious questions both about the report’s impartiality and the process by which it was prepared.

This is stated in a statement issued by the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to the Ministry, it is particularly alarming that an international institution established to protect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law is increasingly being used as an instrument of political pressure.

“Such practices undermine the authority of the Council of Europe itself and raise legitimate doubts about the impartiality of certain structures within the organization.

It is unacceptable, in the name of democracy, to attempt to discredit a democratically elected government, to deliberately criticize lawfully functioning state institutions, and to encourage political groups that seek to disregard the public mandate obtained through elections. Such an approach does not strengthen democracy but instead deepens political polarization and encourages radical processes.

It is unacceptable to take a biased approach toward the internal political and legal processes of a sovereign state, as well as to politically assess legislative decisions adopted in consideration of national interests and in full compliance with constitutional procedures. Equally concerning are demands to repeal laws without proper legal justification or objective assessment, which exceed the institution’s mandate and bear the hallmarks of political interference.

The Government of Georgia will firmly defend the country’s sovereignty, constitutional order, and the democratic choice of the Georgian people. No external political pressure, disinformation campaign, or unfair assessment will serve as grounds for disregarding Georgia’s national interests, state independence, or democratic legitimacy,” the Foreign Ministry stated.

The Ministry also stressed that Georgia, as “a responsible member of the Council of Europe and a committed defender of its core values,” once again reaffirms its readiness for “mutually beneficial cooperation based on respect and trust” and expects “a constructive and fair approach from the institutions of the Council of Europe.”