The war in Ukraine opened the window of opportunity for Georgia, do not waste it. Such a statement made MEP and Chair of the South Caucasus Delegation, Marina Kaljurand in the European Parliament during the debates on the Situation in Georgia.

“I have 2 messages to the Georgian people. First, we, members of the European Parliament, know and respect the choice of closer European and Trans-Atlantic integration. You have been very clear and consistent in expressing your European aspirations. We support you and we stand with you on the European path.

Second, we will never, I repeat, never drag you into any war. We remember the war of 2008 and the human lives lost. We will never recognize the occupation of Georgia, we will always support Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We wish the Georgian people peace, security and prosperity.

My message to the Georgian politicians is very clear – the war in Ukraine opened the window of opportunity for Georgia. Do not waste it. Remember that today the Ukrainians are fighting and dying for their future and also for your future”, - said the MEP.