The information that the EU is considering the suspension of visa-free regime for Georgia is a big lie. Such a statement made today the Minister of Foreign Affairs David Zalkaliani.

“I know there is great excitement in our opponents and it is unbelievable when opponents rejoice in the likely failure of the country and I want to disappoint them and tell them that this is a very big lie.

This article does not specifically talk about Georgia, it concerns Moldova and the Eastern Balkans. Not only has the number of asylum seekers increased, on the contrary, the number of asylum seekers from Georgia to the EU has also decreased by 75%.

This is a very big lie, everything is very good. The latest report on the implementation of visa liberalization is extremely positive, where there is a very positive assessment of the implementation of visa liberalization by Georgia and we are honestly fulfilling our obligations.

Therefore, no suspension mechanism will be activated in relation to Georgia. I have now been informed that German President Steinmeier has made a similar statement that no such steps are planned, so once again I want to disappoint our opponents and tell them not to rejoice in the country"s failure when the country is clearly on the road to success. Our integration into the EU, including free trade and visa liberalization, is an irreversible process. We will not deviate from any of our obligations”, - concluded David Zalkaliani.