I was refused to pay working visits to Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Warsaw. Such a statement made today the President of Georgia in her speech delivered in the Parliament.

“The restrictions imposed on the president’s international activities are incomprehensible when the need is greatest and time is running out. On February 26, 2022, I was refused in writing to pay working visits to Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Warsaw. Given the existing situation, I canceled all official formats. I found it necessary to use my personal contacts and turn working visits into personal meetings.

I think that this approach and such restrictions are harmful for our country, which is in such a difficult region. There is no time for restrictions, on the contrary, we should be involved at the international level as much as possible! I think that my forty years of experience in diplomacy and strategic affairs, and the personal contacts acquired during this period, should be used and not lost for this country.

Today we are facing 2 issues that force us to act together: that is, the integration with the European Union and support for Ukraine and the problems created around it”, - said Salome Zourabichvili.