Member of the Parliament. Former Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia. Served as a Majority Leader in 2016-2018 and as a Vice Minister of Interior in 2014-2016.
🇬🇪🇦🇿Today, we join the people & government of
#Azerbaijan
in commemoration of the victims of
#BlackJanuary
tragedy. We honor the memory of those who were killed & injured. 20 January, 1990 is the symbol of struggle for independence of Azerbaijan.
Historic victory for 🇬🇪 in
@ECHR_CEDH
Georgia v. Russia case concerning the 2008 armed conflict and its consequences. We continue our peaceful & legal efforts towards ending the occupation and rebuilding the justice, to reunite Georgia!
We’ve reached a consensus agreement between political parties about major electoral issues.
#Georgia
is preparing for its parliamentary
#elections
this fall and continues to strengthen its democracy!
All thanks to brave men & women who are guarding freedom, our lives and the borders of our country day and night. Our best wishes on Armed Forces Day of 🇬🇪!
On this 100th anniversary of the first Constitution adopted by Georgia’s Constituent Assembly in 1921, we honor and celebrate its progressive legacy. I do believe the current Constitution of 🇬🇪 will once again connect the past with the future of our country!
#Constitution100
Would like to congratulate my friends, colleagues, compatriots and all of our fellow Azerbaijanis with
#NovruzBayram
- celebration. It is a holiday when people get together to greet the coming spring.
#HappyNovruz
to you and look forward to brighter days ahead!
Congratulations President
@JoeBiden
& Vice President
@KamalaHarris
on your inauguration. Historic day for 🇺🇸We’re looking forward to continuing strong partnership with you & your administration.
Yes, we adopted Resolution on 🇬🇪’s foreign policy priorities - territorial integrity & de-occupation, EU/NATO membership, strategic partnership with the U.S., Georgia as a credible international partner. The 1st resolution new parliament voted for.
Georgia’s future is a full-fledged membership of the Euro-Atlantic community & that must be based on strong democracy. Therefore, we approach ongoing political dialogue with great responsibility & commitment...
Democracy and political balance stand on the rule of law. Refusal to participation, violence against institutions and polarization go against Georgia's future - opposition should avoid this agenda and engage in the Parliament. It is time for pragmatic politics.
Georgia’s Justice Minister Gocha Lordkipanidze made history by becoming the first Georgian judge at the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) for nine-year tenure. Education matters, diligence matters, justice matters! Congrats
@GochaLord
Great to meet
@eucopresident
Charles Michel in Tbilisi who denoted strong support to 🇬🇪’s European future. We discussed politics, territorial issues, access to covid19 vaccine & economic recovery.
Just had a great phone call with
@RepKinzinger
, Co-chair of the
#House
Georgia Caucus. We discussed efforts made against the
#COVID19
, public health situation and need for economic stabilization and recovery. In these unprecedented times, we stand together. Thank you Adam!
April 9 is a historic day for
#Georgia
: Georgian nation stood up from the tragedy of 1989 and declared the restoration of independence 30 years ago this day. We celebrate this remarkable achievement, and commemorate those heroes who sacrificed their lives for 🇬🇪
Grateful to
@AnnLinde
and OSCE 4 the steadfast support 2 Georgia’s territorial integrity and democratic agenda. Barbed-wires and artificial divisions are against time, progress and humanity. Georgia remains future oriented and proud to have strong allies.
I conveyed Georgia’s firm support to 🇺🇦 & Ukrainian people to my colleague
@DRazumkov
, Speaker of Verkhovna Rada. Russian military aggression drives instability & humanit. crises in 🇬🇪, 🇺🇦 & the wider region. Peaceful development & respect of the int. law is the only alternative.
Today I announced that Georgian Dream signs the EU-mediated proposal, once again demonstrating our commitment and constructive approach. The door is open and it is up to opposition to follow.
May 26 is the glorious day for
#Georgia
and its nation. As we celebrate the
#IndependenceDay
, it’s our duty to uphold the freedom and liberties our heroes decided and fought for. We continue building a prosperous & united European country we can be proud of. God bless 🇬🇪
Honored to address brave soldiers of
#NoblePartner
. Multinational military excercises help us improve combat readiness and interoperability between partner nations of 🇬🇪🇺🇸🇬🇧🇵🇱🇫🇷 as well as maintain stable and secure environment in
#Georgia
and the wider region.
This day was full of courage and inspiration - 30 years ago, on March 31, Georgian people expressed their free will to national independence in a referendum that led to the declaration of independence on the 9th of April, 1991.
Political impasse in 🇬🇪 is over. The EU/US-mediated agreement, signed by Georgian Dream and a majority of opposition parties at
@OrbelianiPalace
today, will pave the way for more stable, stronger and European democracy of Georgia.
Brilliant exchange of thoughts with
@morton_wendy
on strategic partnership between 🇬🇪-🇬🇧. Strengthening the democracy is at the heart of our commitments and cooperation. I am grateful to her for the visit and friendship.
Georgian language, with one of 14 alphabets in the world and a
#UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, has shaped the
#Georgian
identity and culture throughout the centuries and has been a driving force for restoring 🇬🇪’s independence.
Happy Georgian Language Day!
Congratulations to President-Elect
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
! Looking forward to strengthening excellent US-Georgia relations and to work jointly for democracy and progress.
Grateful for bipartisan support demonstrated in the US Senate hearing on bolstering democracy in Georgia. Under GD’s leadership, 🇬🇪 is a reliable partner to the west, firmly committing the country to our shared values...
🇬🇪🇬🇧 Delighted to host friends and supporters of Georgia from the British Parliament
@jdjanogly
in one of the oldest and historic cities
#Mtskheta
Our ties and friendship are strong and I look forward to continued cooperation between our parliaments and the countries!
Signing of the strat. agreement b/w the gov-s of 🇦🇿🇬🇪🇷🇴 & 🇭🇺 on the transfer of green energy is remarkable. By participating in the project to supply green energy to the EU, Georgia proved that it is 1 of the most reliable partner of Europe & Euro-Atlantic Alliance in the region.
Such an interesting meeting with
@hans_kluge
, regional director of
@WHO_Europe
. Discussed the legislative framework 🇬🇪 used to fight the pandemic. Exchanged on accessibility to
#vaccines
which is promising. Presented
@Geoparliament
’s public health reforms agenda.
By a seminal vote, Georgian parliament passed constitutional amendment on increased proportional representation ensuring fairer elections, more pluralistic parliament & enhanced democracy. Georgian Dream kept its promise! Future is more assured now.
Bucha and Irpin tell the story of heroes fighting 4 freedom. We’ve seen horrible pictures from the war which is beyond any common sense, judgement or imagination. Deep condolences to the victims, and full support to
#Ukraine
and the Ukrainian nation in these difficult days 🇬🇪🇺🇦
Parliament of 🇬🇪 will form a new Cabinet in the coming days. We will ensure continuity of govt policies for the benefit of our citizens.
#GeorgianDream
is in full control of its move forward!
European Parliament’s report positively assesses the implementation of EU-Georgia
#AssociationAgreement
in sectoral dimensions & acknowledges important progress in consolidating Georgia’s parliamentary democracy. 🇪🇺🇬🇪
@Europarl_EN
#StrongerTogether
#Georgia
continues to strengthen its democracy. Political agreement on the 2020 election format reached. I’d like to thank our intl partners for their support, especially
#US
Ambassador Degnan,
#EU
Ambassador Hartzell & Co-chair of the
#House
Georgia Caucus Congressman Kinzinger.
EU Commission’s evaluation on Georgia’s alignment with the EU basic criteria clearly indicates that 🇬🇪 is on the right track of reforms. 🇪🇺 integration is a historic choice and strong aspiration of our nation. We deserve to receive a candidate status & it will happen.
🇬🇪 Happy National Flag Day of Georgia! Today we celebrate freedom and unity as well as dedication and bravery of those people who serve under this flag!
Cordial meeting with the President of 🇦🇲 Armen Sarkissian. We are committed to the friendship and cooperation between our countries and nations. President’s visit will further nourish this relationship.
@Arm_President
Today we honor the remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust that began with words, and continued with horrific murders of millions of innocent people. On
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
we firmly say NEVER AGAIN!
The parliament of 🇬🇪 has ratified Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. One more important step forward to remove barriers and eliminate discrimination based on disability.
I am blessed to be a father of two beautiful girls. The future belongs to equality and empowerment of girls as well as full appreciation of their contribution into developing ourselves & societies. This is the future we must build. Happy Day of Girls!
#InternationalDayoftheGirl
I invite European Parliament & PACE to observe the October 31 parl. elections in Georgia. 🇬🇪seeks to manifest democratic progress by holding another free & fair elections. Special measures allow int. delegations to safely observe the process.
@EP_President
@PACE_President
Democracy wins the day again & demonstrates its maturity in
#Georgia
. It is time we come together in the Parliament of 🇬🇪 as per citizens’ mandate & jointly find solutions to the challenges our citizens face.
Grateful to
@eucopresident
Michel for
#EU
’s mediation leadership.
Delighted to talk to my Irish colleague Seán Ó Fearghaíl
@SOFearghail_TD
, very experienced politician reelected as speaker. Underlined the 25th anniversary of 🇬🇪-🇮🇪 diplomatic relations & future cooperation. To have friends & be a friend is what makes Georgia strong.
Thanks to courageous, daring and dedicated Georgian diplomats, a Georgian flag was always flying high in front of 🇬🇪’s embassy in
#Kyiv
🇺🇦even in the most dangerous days. Your fearless efforts are much appreciated.
@Geo_Emb_to_Ukr
🇬🇪 We are grateful to the Georgian citizens whose voice was clearly heard today in fair, free and democratic elections. We are set to work on our European future in the best interests of our people.
#Gvote2020
One more hard day 🇺🇦 is fighting for dignity, liberty & better future of the world with its fearless defence against invaders. Ukraine must withstand the evil. Int’l partners must continue steadfast support. Ukraine be strong! Our hearts & minds are with you.
#StandWithUkraine
Glad to speak to Andreas Norlén
@andreasostgote
, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament. Swedish people has shown incredible resilience during
#COVID19
pandemic. We discussed initiatives in response, as well as parliamentary dimension of this crisis. Stay strong Sweden!
🇬🇪 Honored to be re-elected as Speaker of
@Geoparliament
. I take this responsibility to provide future-oriented parliamentary leadership with vigor, thoughtfulness & prudence. Georgia needs strong Parliament & effectively-functioning state institutions serving its best interests.
Happy Independence Day America! We join our close friends in celebrating
#IndependenceDay244
and wish for ever stronger partnership between Georgia and the US.
We had a meaningful & positive meeting with EU Commissioner
@OliverVarhelyi
. EU’s decision to allocate €3,9 bil. to Georgia within Economic & Investment Plan will stimulate economy, increase prosperity and consolidate democracy in 🇬🇪. EU & Georgia reaffirm strategic partnership!
For
#WDSD
2021 we focus on improving connections to ensure that all people with Down syndrome can
#CONNECT
and participate on an equal basis with others. They should see themselves as people who can achieve their goals.
🇬🇪 Congrats to police officers on Police Day - to the men & women who protect and serve the people of Georgia! Each day they get up, have quick breakfast, kiss family and head to work which requires courage & risk-taking. We appreciate your service!
European Union has been an inspiration for Georgia for what the EU stands for over 7 decades - peace and prosperity.
#Euronest
PA bolsters Georgia’s European inspirations via dialogue & experience-sharing among partner parliamentarians.
Happy Europe Day! 🇬🇪🇪🇺
On this day in 1950, the Schuman Declaration stirred the European project of unprecedented unity, solidarity and peace. Today we celebrate this Europe of shared values and vision.
Together we are stronger.
#EuropeDay
I am thrilled to have an impressive conversation with Amb. Akira Imamura
@jp_amb
. We are proud of our close bilateral ties based on mutual understanding and respect, and will capitalize on this partnership in the benefit of our nations. ありがとうございました。
In 1919, these 5 brilliant women MPs of the First Republic of Georgia paved the way for future generations to follow.
On International Women’s Day, I wish every woman to build on this legacy and pursue their dreams!
#InternationalWomensDay
Happy Independence Day USA! May this day bring prosperity, joy and happiness to the American people! We are so proud of 🇬🇪🇺🇸 strategic partnership - standing united for freedom, progress and security!
Meaningful exchange of thoughts with Amb. Petr
#Mikyska
on 🇬🇪-🇨🇿 ties, developments in Georgia and the wider region. We appreciate that the Czech Republic firmly supports 🇬🇪’s territorial integrity and European aspirations.
Delighted to speak with David Sassoli, President of European Parliament. Discussed w/him ongoing political issues, access to covid19 vaccine and Georgia’s reforms. Grateful that he re-confirmed EU’s support & priority to Georgia.
@EP_President
🇬🇪🇺🇸Important discussion w/ Georgia’s friends
@RepAlexMooney
&
@RepAndyHarrisMD
on US-Geo partnership, parliamentary ties, US assistance, Russian occupation, and fight against
#COVID19
. We are proud to stand side by side in building our tomorrow.
Grateful to
@eucopresident
Michel & special envoy
@DanielssonEU
for their mediation leadership. Even though opposition was not ready to sign, we’ll guide judicial & electoral reforms by the Danielsson’s proposal. We leave doors open for parties to join.
Unanimous political support to Georgia’s NATO membership and statement signed by all parties in the
@GeoParliament
, ahead of
#NATO
summit. I’ve signed and support the initiative of Speaker
@kkuchava
.
🇬🇪🇺🇦We
#StandWithUkraine
. Invading a sovereign country violates international law, is unacceptable and represents the biggest threat to European and global security since the WW2. We urge int. community to stop the Russian aggression against
#Ukraine
. Ukraine, stay strong!
I welcomed Natalia Voutova, new head of Council of Europe Office in 🇬🇪. We value remarkable partnership with CoE, incl.
#PACE
, human rights, institutional reforms,
@VeniceComm
& conflict resolution. Amid the progress we made together with
@CoeGeorgia
, we are eager to move ahead.
As this year ends, we give thanks to our community and families! We stood strong together & we will make the coming year better. May you find great success & happiness! Happy
#NewYear
2021 to you and your loved ones.
🌍 Proud to join the global effort to mark the Earth Day by supporting environmental protection, galvanizing climate action, and contributing to safer and more sustainable Blue Planet we call home.
#EarthDay
#RestoreOurEarth
Parliament endorsed the new government of 🇬🇪 under
@GakhariaGiorgi
. We will work closely for recovery after
#COVID19
pandemic, consolidating democracy and strengthening security of Georgia.
Visited the family of illegally detained
#Gakheladze
to convey our support. Russian occupation feeds tragedies and lawlessness like this. The Government of Georgia makes every effort, together with int. community, to return him to his family.
Young Georgian cadets fought with valor and integrity against the Soviet occupation forces, and paid their ultimate price in heroic defense of Tbilisi on 23 February 1921. Today we commemorate their courage and commitment to 🇬🇪’s liberty and independence.
#Georgia
managing to contain the
#coronavirus
dissemination effectively. Healthcare workers & other front-line professionals throughout the country stay well unified and working hard. It’s a time for professional, bold decisions and we are committed to.
Thrilled to be awarded the Medal of Honor by PABSEC Secretary General Asaf Hajiyev for special contribution into
#PABSEC
activities. I will continue to support cooperation between the Black Sea region states which is key to long-term regional peace and prosperity.
🇬🇪🇨🇭Held a farewell meeting with a dear friend of Georgia, H.E. Patric Franzel. Ambassador, thank you for your dedicated efforts in boosting Georgian-Swiss ties, and good luck with your new position in MFA!
@SwissMFA
🇬🇪🇧🇬Grateful to the Parliament of Bulgaria
@BGParliament
for the adoption of Resolution on the support 4 Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic path & granting the EU candidate status for Georgia. Yet another demonstration of our exemplary friendship and unequivocal support.
Met with Ambassador of
#India
, Kishan Dan Dewal who is a skilled diplomat. Highly appreciate the existing cooperation between 🇬🇪and 🇮🇳 in economy, culture & education. „The Knight in the Panther’s Skin” published in Hindi will further popularize Georgian culture in India.
Very positive meeting w/
@CommisionerHR
@Dunja_Mijatovic
Discussed situation in the occup. reg.-s of 🇬🇪,
@GeoParliament
HR reforms & progress in harmonizing legislation w/ EU standards: labor rights; justice; anti domestic violence & women dscrm; Discussed future plans & coop.
Best wishes to John Bass, who has been nominated by US President Joe Biden as Deputy Secretary of State. He is a worthy professional & we are glad to have a successful working experience with him. His diplomacy and leadership stood out in a very important period for 🇬🇪.
Very positive meeting with the new UK ambassador
@MarkClaytonFCDO
. Discussed our bilateral ties, parliamentary cooperation & Geo’s democratic progress. Grateful for UK’s enduring support towards Georgia’s territorial integrity and European aspirations.
@UKinGeorgia
...I encourage opposition parties to follow with similarly constructive approach to achieve the best possible outcome for 🇬🇪. This is what our country & people need and deserve.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I would like to appreciate the stellar achievements and contributions of persons with disabilities to 🇬🇪's progress. Their life journeys, their courage and determination is very motivating and praiseworthy!
გილოცავთ (gilotsavt) means Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating it today! Peace, solidarity, unity & progress are the values that make this day so special at the moment.
#MerryChristmas
&
#HappyHolidays
To a joyful present, a well-remembered past and blessed future. Sending my best wishes to our friends, partners, colleagues and allies around the world.
Hope you have a Merry Christmas filled with peace and joy!
#MerryChristmas
I sincerely congratulate our strategic partner and ally with centenary of Grand National Assembly. The Parliament of Georgia joins our Turkish friends in celebrating this impressive parliamentary heritage.
@MustafaSentop
My deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and to
@RoyalFamily
on passing away of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His dedication to his country and people will be forever remembered.
Glad to participate together with
@AndersFoghR
&
@IlvesToomas
in the discussions organized by the Alliance of Democracies and join the Pledge for Election Integrity. Georgia is and will remain a reliable & democratic partner of the EU and NATO.
@AoDemocracies
In her annual address to the Parliament, President
@Zourabichvili_S
reviews a range of major issues, incl. the consolidation of democratic achievements, role of political dialogue, health & economic challenges during the pandemic, de-occupation & Euro-Atlantic integration of 🇬🇪
Proud to attend event to mark the success of HepC Elimination Program that has made a tremendous difference in t/lives of thousands of Georgian citizens. Since 2015 more than 74,000 individuals have received treatment & recovered from Hepatitis C. 🇺🇸-🇬🇪 p'ship made it possible!
Deeply saddened by the terrible loss of
@EP_President
David Sassoli. He was a strong leader and a steadfast European, always trying to unify, not divide. Georgia will never forget the support provided over the years by the prominent politician and a good friend of our country.
Amidst important developments around the globe 🇺🇸 House of Reps. adopts
#GeorgiaSupportAct
. This is THE message of strong & reliable partnership w/ 🇬🇪. Grateful to House, its leadership & GeoCaucus co-chairs
@RepKinzinger
@GerryConnolly
for their efforts.
Have been on the phone with Sahiba Gafarova, the speaker of
#MilliMajlis
. Inspiring discussion on our cooperation.
#Georgia
and
#Azerbaijan
stand together in solidarity to fight
#COVID19
. Great to see Heydar Aliyev Center lit up in the colors of Georgia’s national flag.
Pleased to meet
@ruzickavsenatu
V.P. & the members of the
@SenatCZ
to discuss 🇬🇪’s progress on its EU integration path & importance of the parliamentary dimension. We look fwd 🇨🇿 in it’s EU presidency mandate taking effective lead & supporting Georgia further.
We commemorate the tragic fall of Sokhumi on September 27, 1993. The Russian aggression continues to ravage families across the occupation lines. There is no alternative to
#peace
&
#reconciliation
. We owe a united & stronger
#Georgia
to our future generations.
We are happy to welcome children & their family members from 🇺🇦 at the Parliament of 🇬🇪. We told these kids that this is the very home where their friends always await, welcome, and support them.
@ua_parliament
Dear friends and colleagues, Merry Christmas! May this
#Christmas
season bring good health, hope and joy to your families. My heartfelt congrats to the heroes of 2020 - doctors, nurses, police, members of special services! 🇬🇪
Government's confirmation hearings start in
@Geoparliament
today. MPs will scrutinize the new governmental programme, individual ministerial appointments & provide oversight into the activities of the nominees’ ministries.