The authorities of Georgia, as a sign of respect for the Estonian and Lithuanian peoples, will not impose retaliatory sanctions against Tallinn and Vilnius. This is stated in the statement of the Government of Georgia.
“The authorities have the right to contrast the governments of Lithuania and Estonia oncoming measures for the anti -Georgian decision, but we consider such a step inappropriate. We decided to remain in one -sided regime of friendship with these states, so as not to create a threat to traditional friendship between our part Georgian, Estonian and Lithuanian peoples. “, The press service of the Government of Georgia noted.
According to the statement, the Government of Estonia and Lithuania “are forced to act against self -esteem.” “Unfortunately, despite the 33-year history of independence, the authorities of Lithuania and Estonia have not yet been able to get rid of the Soviet mentality,” the Georgian government said.
Earlier, Lithuania in coordination with Estonia imposed sanctions against another 17 Georgian politicians and officials due to protest actions in Georgia.
According to the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry, the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobahidze was also included in the list. Included in Lithuania and Estonia are prohibited.