Speech by the Prime Minister of Georgia at the UN General Assembly

During his speech at the UN General Assembly, Irakli Kobakhidze noted that 20% of Georgia's territory is occupied by the Russian Federation, and hundreds of thousands of citizens are internally displaced. The Prime Minister addressed his Abkhaz and Ossetian brethren and stated that artificially drawn dividing lines cannot erase a common history and should not hinder the country's economic development. Radio Tavisupleba+1

The Prime Minister emphasized that long-term peace cannot be achieved through the use of force and must be based on dialogue, mutual understanding, and mutual respect. According to Archil Gorduladze, Kobakhidze focused on the importance of the Middle Corridor, where Georgia's involvement is essential. According to Levan Machavariani, the Prime Minister highlighted the country's economic growth, with which Georgia is a leader in the region and Europe. 1TV+3

Regarding foreign relations, Kakha Kaladze noted that the government is ready to start relations with a clean slate and called on the current US administration to correct the "unfair and unfriendly" attitude of the previous administration. At the same time, Radio Liberty notes that the "Georgian Dream" government often accuses Western states of attempting to interfere in the country's affairs, which led to the suspension of the strategic partnership with the US. Imedi+1

Within the framework of his visit to New York, Irakli Kobakhidze held bilateral meetings, including with the UN Secretary-General, the President of Serbia, the Prime Minister of Armenia, the President of Turkey, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Also, an agreement was signed with Nauru on the establishment of diplomatic relations. Rustavi 2