Latvia Condemns Violence Against Protesters in Georgia

Latvia Condemns Violence ⁣Against Protesters in ⁣Georgia, Expresses⁣ Solidarity ⁤with Pro-EU Movement

Riga, latvia – Latvia has strongly ‍condemned the recent use of force by Georgian authorities against peaceful protesters demonstrating against the government’s decision⁤ to halt the country’s⁢ path towards⁤ European Union membership.

On December 2nd, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned‍ Georgian Ambassador Irakli Kurashvili to express its deep concern and deliver a formal protest note.

“Latvia views the actions of georgian authorities as a violation of international human rights standards and unacceptable,” stated the Ministry.⁣ “These actions contradict‍ Georgia’s international commitments, including its pledge to strengthen democracy and the ‍rule of law.”

The Latvian government called on the responsible Georgian authorities to instantly cease the violence,⁢ ensure the safety and protection of ⁣peaceful protesters, and hold accountable those ‍responsible for any abuses.

Latvia expressed⁣ its solidarity with the Georgian people and their overwhelming support ⁢for EU integration. This includes those Georgian officials who have publicly criticized the decision to postpone EU accession talks until at least 2028 and ‍reject EU funding. This move,⁣ seen as ⁣a meaningful shift away from EU‍ integration, is viewed by many as contradicting Georgia’s constitution and the aspirations of its citizens.

Latvia Strongly Condemns‍ Violence Against Georgian Protesters, Stands with Pro-EU Movement

Riga, Latvia – In a firm show of support for Georgia’s pro-European aspirations, Latvia has condemned the Georgian government’s use of force against peaceful protesters.

Responding to⁢ the crackdown on demonstrations‍ against the decision to delay Georgia’s EU⁣ membership⁢ bid, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Georgian Ambassador Irakli Kurashvili on December 2nd. A formal protest note was issued, expressing Latvia’s “deep concern” and labeling the Georgian authorities’ actions as “a violation of international human rights standards and unacceptable.”

The Latvian government ⁤further emphasized that these actions contradict‍ Georgia’s international obligations, particularly its commitments to strengthening democracy and the rule of law. Latvia called for an immediate end to the ⁤violence, the safety and protection of peaceful protesters, and accountability for⁤ those responsible for any abuses.

Latvia voiced its solidarity with the Georgian people and their overwhelming support for EU integration. This includes Georgian officials who have publicly⁣ condemned ⁤the decision to postpone EU accession talks until at least⁤ 2028 and reject associated EU funding. ⁢ This move, perceived ⁢as a significant deviation from the EU path, is seen ⁤by many as contradicting⁣ Georgia’s constitution and the desires of its citizens.