It is disappointing that we did not get the candidate status, because the country has really done a lot and we are ahead of other countries in all directions, but it was a political decision. Such a statement made today the Mayor of Tbilisi.

“Georgia has never backed down. Even if we recall the international missions. We know how much we have incurred. Many of our young soldiers have sacrificed their lives for the sake of peace in the world. Lots of young people lost their legs and hands. Does not that mean anything? This means a lot to us. Georgians know very well that Georgia has done everything, it has never backed down. It was a political decision, which is really disappointing.

It is welcome that for the first time in history, a European perspective has been recorded in official documents, although it is disappointing that we could not receive the status. We know this was a political decision. European leaders have spoken openly about this”, - said Kakha Kaladze.