Georgia inherently deserves to be a peaceful, stable, and developed country, said the Prime Minister of Georgia at the United Nations General Assembly.

“It is a great honor to be with you today to address so many different nations of the world.

We are a government that believes Georgia inherently deserves to be a peaceful, stable, and developed country. With this in mind, over the last decade, we have ensured that Georgia develops along this trajectory. We have made some tough choices, and were never afraid of the challenge. We never chose an easy path and we always prioritized our nation and our people. As a result, we are reclaiming our nations" pride - the pride and dignity that a country with 3000 years of history deserves.

We gather here in times of unprecedented global challenges, when interlinking crises of escalating conflicts, climate change, and rising humanitarian needs remain complex. These challenges require bold actions. Georgia has never been afraid of bold actions. The last couple of years have been difficult for our region. While we should be concentrating on global challenges, such as development and problem-solving, the ongoing war in Ukraine has caused an unprecedented level of uncertainty and a humanitarian crisis. I would like to underline once again: Georgia"s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders remains firm and unwavering.

Understanding the firsthand importance of peace, we have led the effort to transform our immediate South Caucasus region from a region of conflicts into a region of opportunities. We welcome the process of peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and in particular, the efforts aimed at normalizing relations with neighboring countries. We have been, and are, willing to provide a regional cooperation format that will support collaboration and trust-building between countries, to make sure differences are left in the past, and that we move forward together to capitalize on all the resources and advantages our region has to offer the world”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.