**Georgian Parliament Chairman Defends Government’s Actions**
The chairman of the Georgian parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, has spoken out against recent protests in the country. He claimed that the protesters had no clear goals or demands.
Papuashvili said that instead of calling for strikes or writing petitions, the opposition should demand that their chosen parties take responsibility for the country’s future. He added that the possibility of Georgia joining the European Union will only arise in 2030, and that the government has a plan aimed at this date.
The chairman also defended the government’s actions against protesters, saying that they had been violent and aggressive. He claimed that the police had warned the organizers of the protests to behave peacefully, but that they had failed to do so.
Papuashvili accused some foreign entities of interfering in Georgia’s internal affairs, particularly after the country’s recent parliamentary elections. He said that these entities were trying to disrupt the government and prevent the Georgian people from exercising their choice.
**Protests Turned Violent**
The chairman described how protests had turned violent, with attackers using stones, pyrotechnics, and other means to harm police officers and damage property. He said that the public had witnessed this violence on live television, and that the authorities had arrested those responsible for organizing it.
Papuashvili claimed that once the organizers of the violence were arrested and their materials removed, the protests became peaceful. However, he warned that there was still a risk of further violence if radical groups continued to encourage aggression.
**Call for Calmness and Strength**
The chairman ended his statement by calling on everyone to remain calm and strong in the face of global tensions. He said that the parliament would continue to fulfill its obligations, including approving the budget and implementing other important plans.
Papuashvili emphasized that the government was committed to developing and progressing the country, not just pleasing others. He urged all parties to return to the state and constitutional field, refuse senseless clashes, and continue party activities in accordance with the law.
**Full Statement**
The full statement from Shalva Papuashvili can be found at www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/135783-shalva-papuashvili-the-current-protest-has-no-meaning-the-possibility-of-eu-membership-will-only-appear-in-2030-our-plan-is-aimed-at-this-date-they-will-open-it-accept-it-sign-it-and-fulfill-it/.