Parliament adopts ruling party-initiated resolution in support of Ukraine
The adopted resolution condemns "any military intention" aimed against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Photo: Ukrainian MFA
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The Georgian parliament has adopted a resolution initiated by the ruling Georgian Dream party in support of Ukraine amid the Russian military buildup at its border.
Seventy-four MPs supported the draft resolution out of a hundred-and-seven MPs registered for the voting.
The adopted resolution condemns "any military intention" aimed against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, thereby expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Preventing war in Ukraine should be the major concern of the international community, reads the document.
Ruling party MP Giorgi Khelashvili tweeted:
Georgian Parliament adopts a supportive resolution for Ukraine. @MakaB__ @KarumidzeL @TTaliashvili @givi_mikanadze pic.twitter.com/vkyyMrqLgK
— George Khelashvili (@gkhelash) February 1, 2022
The draft was initiated by majority MPs Giorgi Khelashvili, Maka Bochorishvili, Levan Karumidze, Givi Mikanadze and Tamar Taliashvili.
Opposition MPs, except European Socialists and Citizens party representatives, refused to sign the resolution, citing no specific mention of Russian aggression in the document.
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