The Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held a meeting with Alain Berset, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE), who was visiting Georgia, to discuss recent developments amidst ongoing public protests against the government's decision to suspend European Union accession talks until 2028.

Irakli Kobakhidze emphasized the significance of Berset's visit, describing their meeting as "very friendly and productive." The officials agreed to continue fostering "close cooperation" between Georgia and the CoE. The Prime Minister also acknowledged the "significant contribution" of the CoE to the implementation of reforms in Georgia and the country's European integration process, noting the "fruitful cooperation" between Georgia and the organization.

Kobakhidze highlighted that the two sides had maintained a strong cooperative relationship since the 1990s and expressed the desire for this collaboration to continue as actively as possible. He further emphasized the "special role" played by Berset in promoting cooperation and expressed confidence that Georgia would receive the CoE Secretary General's "personal support in all areas."