President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili in Paris.
The Head of State expressed support and solidarity with the Georgian people, who are now fighting for their future in the European Union and opposing the government's decision to suspend EU accession negotiations until 2028.
“We are with your people, of course, and we always support your country – your way of life and your choice of future membership in the EU and NATO. We are always with your people. We see everything, we support you,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The discussion primarily focused on the situation in Georgia.
Salome Zourabichvili described the massive violations during the recent parliamentary elections in Georgia, including the restriction of voting rights for Georgians living abroad.
According to her, mass protests against electoral fraud and violent repression along with intimidation of demonstrators continue in Georgia.
The Georgian President thanked for all the support and commended Ukraine's decision to impose sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder of the Georgian Dream party, and 18 of his accomplices, Georgian officials, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the sanctions target individuals who are pushing the independent Georgian people in the other direction, towards Russia’s influence.
“We really wanted to show our partners, who are very strong in the world – the EU, the United States – that we must stand together with you, with Georgia, with your people,” the President concluded.
