The EU’s long-standing support for Georgia in the areas of democratic development, education, infrastructure and others is valuable and commendable. The Georgia-EU partnership is based on shared values ​​and mutual respect. The EU’s positive response to the Georgian people on Georgia’s Independence Day is important.

Against this background, the statement made in the open letter of the Prime Minister of Georgia dated May 19, 2026, that “the EU no longer adheres to the fundamental principles on which it was founded…” is unacceptable.