Estonian and Georgian relations
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
Date: 2024-12-18 15:47
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 7
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 4m
AI Summaries: 7/7 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
This agenda item addressed relations between Estonia and Georgia, and Estonia’s foreign policy position within the context of events in Georgia. The Riigikogu questioned Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna regarding how Estonia envisions recognizing the results of the Georgian elections and what role democracy and human rights issues, and the limits of intervention, play in Estonia’s position. In addition, discussions were held concerning the measures associated with foreign countries’ reactions to the Georgian crisis and how to ensure that the Georgian people can continue to express their wishes and that democratic norms and human rights are protected. Another topic emphasized potential scenarios involving mass demonstrations and the Estonian government’s response, and highlighted the need to monitor the development of these events within the context of democracy and international law.
Decisions Made 1
No concrete decisions were made; the discussion continues and further steps will be defined as needed through separate protocols.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was B7Mk-PeTvgo – the Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs. He spoke at the session three times and represented the government's positions on the topic of Georgia; position: Minister of Foreign Affairs (category: other).
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The eighth question to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna concerns the relations between Estonia and Georgia, and it is posed by Riigikogu member Aleksandr Tšaplõgin.
Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
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Tšaplõgin asks whether Estonia recognizes the results of Georgia's latest elections and on what basis Estonia intervenes in Georgia's sovereign internal affairs, given that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has imposed sanctions on 25 Georgian officials, including the prime minister, for the use of police at protests.
Välisminister Margus Tsahkna
AI Summary
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that Estonia does not impose sanctions, but has banned the entry of 25 high-ranking Georgian officials, and stressed that Georgia's elections were not fair and that the ruling party's actions threaten the observance of human rights and freedom of expression, including the beatings of journalists and punishment for bearing the flag; Estonia's position is clear – we support the Georgian people and demand that international law and human rights be respected.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The chairman Lauri Hussar thanked and asked Aleksandr Tšaplõgin to pose a clarifying question.
Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
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They ask how the Estonian government would respond if the opposition organized mass protests and the protesters began throwing Molotov cocktails at the Parliament.
Välisminister Margus Tsahkna
AI Summary
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna urged Members of the Riigikogu to be more aware of Georgia's reality and to go there in person to see on the ground how large and widespread the protests across Georgia are, and that they have not been organized by opposition parties, while people and journalists experience harassment and arrests — asking them to take advantage of this opportunity.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Many thanks to everyone; the questions registered for the information session have ended, and as the allotted time for the meeting is up, we will close this year's final information session and continue with the Riigikogu plenary session starting at two o'clock.