OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopts “Hague Declaration” – Georgian delegation boycotts vote

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopts “Hague Declaration” – Georgian dele...

The main sponsor of the draft resolution - “Protecting the integrity of elections and fundamental freedoms in Georgia” - is American Congressman Joe Wilson.Georgian delegation’s arguments: “Deliberate distortion of facts”The relevant statement was made by the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Georgian Parliament and the head of the delegation, Nikoloz Samkharadze, in the format of a procedural remark before the vote. The ruling party MP harshly criticized the final version of the document, noting that it poses a threat to the country’s interests.“I would like to make a procedural remark regarding the voting procedures and present the following statement on behalf of the Georgian delegation. Due to the fact that certain parts of the revised version of the declaration deliberately distort the political reality in Georgia, grossly misrepresent and falsify the facts, completely ignore the violent attacks on state institutions, and arbitrarily interpret the reports of both the election observation missions and the “Moscow Mechanism”, thereby endangering the national interests of Georgia, our delegation will not participate in the voting process as a sign of protest,” Nikoloz Samkharadze said.He also added that it was doubly regrettable that such a decision was made in the capital of international law, The Hague. Samkharadze officially asked the Assembly Secretariat to properly reflect the protest and position of the Georgian side in the minutes of the session, while at the same time expressing his gratitude paid the Dutch Parliament for hosting and organizing.Assembly President’s response: “Leaving empty seats is the worst option”The President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Pere Joan Pons, immediately responded to Nikoloz Samkharadze’s statement and leaving the hall. He openly criticized the boycott tactic and drew a parallel with Georgia’s domestic political history, where opposition parties often boycotted the parliament.“Thank you very much, Nikoloz. As you know, leaving empty seats was not a good decision even in your country, and you are doing exactly the same here. I think leaving empty seats in the parliament is always the worst option, because democracy is, first and foremost, a joint attempt to resolve the conflict,” the Assembly President addressed the head of the Georgian delegation.Despite the protests of the Georgian side, the Assembly completed the voting procedure and officially adopted the “Hague Declaration” with the resolution included in it. The 33rd annual session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, which began on July 4, ended with this decision.

Drone threat declared in occupied Abkhazia

According to the so-called “administration” of the occupied region, the air defense forces and the armed forces’ duty units are fully controlling the airspace.In order to prevent possible accidents, the de facto ministry called on local citizens to observe maximum security measures.

US Congressman Joe Wilson criticizes Kavelashvili’s planned visit to I...

In a post on X, the Republican lawmaker described Kavelashvili as the “fake president” of the Georgian Dream and claimed the visit would deepen what he called a “rabidly anti-American pact” between Iran and Georgia’s ruling party. Wilson also said Khamenei’s funeral was bringing together “the worst America haters from around the world.”The Georgian presidential administration has officially confirmed that Kavelashvili will attend the funeral ceremony in Iran.Wilson has been one of the most outspoken critics of the Georgian Dream government, frequently accusing it of pursuing anti-Western policies and undermining Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

Mirziyoyev awarded the Order of the Golden Fleece

According to the Georgian Government Administration, the parties discussed key aspects of bilateral relations and noted that the Agreement on Strategic Partnership creates new opportunities for cooperation in the political, trade and economic, investment, scientific, technical, cultural, humanitarian and other fields.As the Prime Minister of Georgia noted, strengthening the partnership will further increase regional trade flows, reinforce transport corridors and promote broader economic integration.“Georgia highly values its partnership with Uzbekistan, which we regard not only as a reliable and important partner but also as a friend. Our bilateral relations have been developing steadily over the years. The Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership will elevate our relations to a new level. I would like to thank you for your strong support for Georgia. The signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement is the result of your personal support.The Joint Declaration is a testament to the friendship between our countries and provides a solid foundation for the sustainable development of bilateral relations and cooperation in the political, trade and economic, investment, scientific, technical, cultural, humanitarian and other fields.Strengthening our cooperation will further increase regional trade flows, reinforce transport corridors and promote broader economic integration.I sincerely thank you for your support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.The progress and achievements Uzbekistan has made under your leadership are truly impressive. You have built strong institutions, an effective system of governance and a clear vision for the country’s development.You are an exemplary leader, and we are confident that under your leadership, the bilateral cooperation and friendship between our countries will grow even stronger,” stated the Head of Government of Georgia.The President of Uzbekistan thanked the Prime Minister of Georgia and the Georgian side for the warm welcome, noting that Georgia’s impressive economic achievements make the country an important partner and a reliable pillar for Uzbekistan in the South Caucasus.According to Shavkat Mirziyoyev, despite the challenging global economic environment, achieving such results is the outcome of the government’s consistent and effective work.“I would like to thank our Georgian friends for the warm welcome. On behalf of the people of Uzbekistan and personally, I sincerely thank you for awarding me the country’s highest state honours, the Order of the Golden Fleece.Elevating Georgian-Uzbek relations to the level of a strategic partnership is a major achievement. Georgia’s impressive economic accomplishments deserve special recognition, and I sincerely congratulate you on these successes.Despite the current global economic situation, achieving such results is undoubtedly the outcome of the consistent and effective work of the Government and your entire team. Today, Georgia rightfully ranks among the world’s fastest-growing economies. Of course, behind this success stands the dedicated effort of visionary policymakers under your leadership.Georgia is an important partner and a reliable pillar for us in the South Caucasus. In recent years, cooperation between our two countries has been developing dynamically across all areas, and this is only the beginning,” stated the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Georgia Strongly Protests New So-Called Agreement Between Moscow and T...

The Georgian side stressed that such illegal actions are null and void, constitute a gross violation of international law, and undermine efforts to achieve constructive dialogue.During the talks, the Georgian delegation reiterated the need for the full implementation of the August 12, 2008 ceasefire agreement and the safe, dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees to their homes. The delegation also raised concerns over the deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation in the occupied regions and called for the unconditional restoration of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in Gali.According to the Ministry, representatives of Russia and the occupation regimes once again left the negotiating table when the issue of the return of refugees and IDPs was raised, continuing what Tbilisi described as their longstanding destructive approach.The 68th round of the Geneva International Discussions is scheduled to take place on November 10–11, 2026.Russian President Vladimir Putin and the so-called South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev signed the so-called agreement on deepening cooperation on May 9, 2026, and Russia’s State Duma ratified the document just four days later, on May 13.Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili condemned the move during the 135th Session of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers on May 15, stating that the Kremlin was once again disregarding its international obligations and taking further steps toward the annexation of Georgia’s occupied regions.Shortly after the signing of the so-called agreement, it was announced on June 23 that Alan Gagloev had stepped down as the so-called president of the occupied Tskhinvali region and had been appointed an adviser to the Russian president. Earlier, the so-called prime minister had also been replaced by Marat Kambolov, a representative of Russia’s Republic of North Ossetia. According to some analysts, these appointments indicate Moscow’s efforts to tighten its direct control over the occupied region.