Joint Statement with European Union on Protests in Tbilisi
STATEMENT BY HILLARY CLINTON, SECRETARY OF STATE
Georgia: Joint Statement with European Union on
Protests in Tbilisi
May 25, 2009
The United States and the European Union urge Georgia's
government and opposition to end the current stalemate on the streets and begin
negotiations immediately and without preconditions on a new program of reforms
to invigorate Georgia's democracy. We call on all Georgians to respect
the rule of law, abide by Georgia's Constitution, avoid violence, and
honor the right of peaceful protest. The European Union and
the United States pledge our full support for all such efforts aimed at
strengthening Georgia's democratic freedom and prosperity, and reiterate our
unyielding support for Georgia's independence and territorial integrity.