"If Moldova and Ukraine are ahead of Georgia in any regard, it is only in terms of negative indicators—God forbid we surpass Moldova and Ukraine in those areas." This was how Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze responded to a statement by EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who remarked that Georgia is a candidate country "only on paper" and expressed a wish for it to be "at the same level as Moldova and Ukraine."

According to Kobakhidze, our path is one of peace and economic development, and this path will continue.

"The European Parliament is of no interest whatsoever. Everyone knows very well that, unfortunately, this body has recently disseminated nothing but falsehoods.

If Moldova and Ukraine are ahead of Georgia in any regard, it is only in terms of negative indicators. God forbid we overtake Moldova and Ukraine in those respects. We have our own path—a path of peace and economic development—and we will certainly continue along it," stated Irakli Kobakhidze.

Additionally, when asked about the EU enlargement document—which makes no mention of Georgia—the Prime Minister noted that Georgia is a thousand steps ahead of Ukraine, Moldova, and other candidate countries.

"We have chosen our own path; the main thing is to see a fair, correct, and sound approach from the European Commission. Let us wait and see how events unfold; we have clearly stated our policy and intent, which means we will continue on our path toward European integration. As you know, 90% of the obligations stemming from the Association Agreement have already been fulfilled. We are conscientiously meeting our commitments. You are aware of the situation in Georgia—how far ahead we are, by a thousand steps, of Ukraine, Moldova, and other candidate countries. The rest is a matter of a sound attitude. If the European Commission adopts a sound approach toward Georgia, then Georgia’s European integration will proceed without hindrance," stated Irakli Kobakhidze.

Furthermore, Irakli Kobakhidze commented on the upcoming European Parliament debate titled "Attempts by the ruling party, Georgian Dream, to ban opposition parties in Georgia."

According to Kobakhidze, attempting to politicize court cases directly contradicts the principle of the rule of law.

"It is a tragic development when a specific European body fails to grasp this. They are attempting to exert political influence on a court decision. Of course, they will not succeed, but they fundamentally fail to understand that political interference—especially in the work of the Constitutional Court—is impermissible," Kobakhidze stated.