Georgia’s parliament speaker claims old global order has ended, defends ruling party’s security strategy

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has said the global order shaped by the Cold War and post-Cold War era had come to an end, describing the emergence of a new order as a painful but inevitable process.

Speaking during the annual report presentation at the Parliament of Georgia on Tuesday, Papuashvili pointed to the war in Ukraine as evidence of shifting geopolitical realities, adding that expectations of a unified Western response had not materialised.

He said Georgian Dream remained the central pillar of Georgia’s security and stability, arguing that its leadership reflects the country’s sovereign national interests and peace-oriented policy.

Papuashvili also accused external forces of attempting to influence Georgia’s political processes, including the 2024 elections, and claimed that efforts had been made to incite unrest and destabilisation through opposition groups.

According to him, such pressure was aimed at weakening the country and limiting its political independence, while preventing it from focusing on long-term goals such as territorial integrity and de-occupation.

He further criticised the response from the European Union, accusing it of silence over what he described as destabilisation attempts and of applying pressure on the Georgian government through political criticism.

Papuashvili concluded that Georgia will continue to pursue policies “based on national interests, sovereignty, and stability,” rejecting what he described as external interference and maintaining that the country’s political course is determined domestically.