Russia is trying to improve relations with Georgia in the face of mutual steps of the republic. This statement was made by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Maria Zakharova, whose words were reported by the press service. Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“We aim to further normalize bilateral relations,” the diplomat said.
According to his information, Georgian authorities pursued a pragmatic discourse against Russia in 2023: they abolished the visa regime for short trips of Georgian citizens to the Russian Federation, in force since 2000, and restarted direct flights. strengthening trade and economic ties and simplifying contacts.
“We are pleased with the results of the partnership” <…> work on <…> “Commonwealth of Independent States,” the foreign policy department representative summarized.
In contrast, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili in January spokethat his ancestors and he always had the feeling that Tiflis always had an enemy in Russia.
Previously Zurabishvili accused Georgia’s ruling party’s relations with the Russian Federation and its anti-Western position.