“The candidate countries must be seen as participants in the enlargement process, not its objects.”
“They have ultimately crossed the red lines set by the Georgian people.”
“The European Parliament refuses to recognize Georgia’s sovereignty over its entire territory.”
“It is entirely clear that this is not a strategic partnership on paper, but one that is reflected in concrete benefits for both countries.”

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It is entirely clear that this is not a strategic partnership on paper, but one that is reflected in concrete benefits for both countries.
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Irakli Kobakhidze
Georgian Dream
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Discussing Georgia's partnership with China.

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