On June 25, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia issued a statement regarding the resolution adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on June 24, 2026, which concerned the functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia. The ministry assessed the report underlying the resolution as lacking an objective, fact-based evaluation and argued that it contained biased interpretations, one-sided political judgments, and repeated misleading narratives about the country. According to the statement, these issues raised serious concerns about the impartiality of the document and the manner in which it had been prepared.

The ministry emphasized that the use of an international institution, established to promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, for political pressure was particularly alarming. It stated that such practices undermine the credibility of the Council of Europe and raise questions about the neutrality of certain bodies within the organization.

It was further stated that attempts to discredit a democratically elected government under the pretext of promoting democracy, to criticize the functioning of lawful state institutions, and to support political groups allegedly acting against the public mandate are unacceptable. The ministry argued that such approaches do not strengthen democratic processes but instead deepen polarization and encourage radicalization within the political environment.

The statement also noted that external political criticism of domestic legislative decisions and legal processes carried out in line with constitutional procedures is unacceptable. It particularly highlighted concerns over calls for the repeal of laws without what it described as proper legal justification or objective assessment, adding that such actions exceed institutional mandates and amount to political interference.

The Government of Georgia reaffirmed its commitment, through the ministry’s statement, to protecting the country’s sovereignty, constitutional order, and the democratic will of its citizens. It stated that no external pressure, disinformation efforts, or unfair evaluations could justify ignoring Georgia’s national interests or democratic legitimacy.

At the same time, the ministry stressed that Georgia remains a committed member of the Council of Europe and continues to support cooperation based on mutual respect and trust, while expecting the same constructive and fair approach from the organization’s institutions.