Opposition MPs explain why they supported ruling party proposed resolution on Ukraine

MPs from Citizens and European Socialists have explained why they supported the resolution in support of Ukraine which was initiated by the ruling Georgian Dream party. 

 

Like other opposition MPs, the party members stated that they disliked the text which does not mention Russia and its role in the tension, but noted that the document concerned the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and they had no moral right not to vote for it. 
The resolution was adopted yesterday with 74 votes in the 150-member parliament. 

 

The ruling party says that the document is not provocative, while the opposition believes that the Georgian Dream government refrained from irritating Russia. 

 

The resolution is entitled “on possible military escalation in Ukraine”. The resolution expresses deep concerns over the possible military escalation in Ukraine and condemns any intention that may be directed against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a sovereign state, which poses a new threat not only to Ukraine but also to regional peace and security.

 

The document says that membership of NATO is a sovereign right of the state and that any attempt to restrict this right by military-political means is categorically unacceptable.

 

The resolution states that the prevention of war in Ukraine should be a major concern of the international community and expresses solidarity with the friendly Ukrainian people, who could be severely harmed by any possible military escalation.

 

“In view of all the above, the Parliament of Georgia calls on the Government of Georgia, through the use of diplomatic instruments and in close coordination with strategic partners, to continue its contribution to the prevention of war in Ukraine.”