Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili stated that transparency is a fundamental principle for all democratic states, including the European Union, as she responded to journalists’ questions regarding the latest European Commission report on Georgia.

According to Botchorishvili, the report contains numerous deliberate inaccuracies that do not reflect the actual measures taken by the Georgian government or the current situation in the country.

“If we assess the report as a whole, there are many deliberate inaccuracies that are entirely inconsistent with the real steps taken, the real situation, and the conclusions presented. These elements are completely disconnected from one another. Naturally, we will study the report in detail and provide our comments on every point. We cannot ignore the falsehoods written in many sections—we must evaluate it accordingly,” the minister said.

She further linked the content of the report to what she described as ongoing propaganda campaigns against Georgia.

“For several years, we have witnessed intensified propaganda targeting Georgia, and this report—with its conclusions that are detached from facts and reality—serves precisely this anti-Georgian agenda,” Botchorishvili noted.

The Foreign Minister reiterated that the Georgian government remains open to dialogue with European partners concerning the recently adopted legislation.

“With regard to the laws, we have repeatedly stated our readiness to engage in discussions with the European side in any format—to explain the necessity and essence of these laws and the reasons behind their adoption by the Georgian Parliament. These laws have both legal and political foundations and were adopted in the best interests of our society and the stability of our state,” she explained.

Addressing criticism of the legislation, Botchorishvili emphasized that the measures do not impose any restrictions and are fully compatible with democratic standards.

“When it is claimed that these laws impose limitations, it must be stressed that they do not restrict anything. Transparency cannot be unacceptable for democratic states and the democratic European Union,” the minister concluded.