Embassy of Switzerland responds to constitutional changes in Georgia, saying the new electoral system will increase the representation of the different layers of society, including the minorities, within the new Parliament.

“The Embassy of Switzerland welcomes the adoption of the constitutional amendments and trusts that the new electoral system will increase the representation of the different layers of society, including the minorities, within the new Parliament.

Switzerland will assist Georgia to set up a fair and transparent electoral campaign, based on mutual respect and constructive compromise, and calls on all political actors and media to refrain from personal attacks, including against the members of the diplomatic corps”, - reads the statement.