During the meeting, the Ambassador was reminded that, pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, members of a diplomatic mission are obliged to respect the laws and regulations of the receiving state and are likewise required not to interfere in the internal affairs of the host country, – reads a statement released by the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs after a meeting with the German ambassador.
As noted in the statement of the ministry, it was noted at the meeting that the Georgian side is concerned about attempts to incite a radical agenda in the country.
“On 24 September, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgi Zurabashvili held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany, Peter Fischer.
During the meeting, the Ambassador was reminded that, pursuant to Article 41(1) of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, members of a diplomatic mission are obliged to respect the laws and regulations of the receiving state and are likewise required not to interfere in the internal affairs of the host country.
The Georgian side expressed concern regarding attempts to encourage a radical agenda within the country, which are inconsistent with the principles of democracy and contribute to the aggravation of societal polarization.
Equally concerning are the ongoing attempts to politicize judicial proceedings in Georgia, as well as the involvement of ambassadors in these processes.
The Georgian side inquired into the grounds for the concerns expressed by the Embassy of Germany with regard to the alleged promotion of hate speech and the dissemination of disinformation. It was noted that the Embassy had been formally requested to provide specific substantiation for these concerns; however, such substantiation has not, to date, been presented. Accordingly, the Georgian side regards such allegations as yet another attempt to assault the government without any basis.
Despite the targeted campaigns conducted against it, the Government of Georgia attaches great importance to and remains committed to preserving its relations, considering that actions of this nature undermine the partnership carefully cultivated between the two countries over the years. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the hope that, in the future, the activities of diplomatic representatives will be guided by the principles of cooperation founded on mutual respect in interstate relations”, reads the statement.
