“We stood on the side of peace” - Orban announced after his visit to Georgia

Hungarian President Viktor Orban has ended his visit to Tbilisi, leaving a farewell post in X:

“It was a tense day in Georgia, as it usually is after elections, some were happy, some less so, but we stood on the side of peace.”

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze also published a farewell post, thanking Hungary “for its unwavering support and loyalty.” And noted that it is with Hungary's support that Georgia will move towards EU integration.

Earlier, in connection with Orban's visit, 13 EU countries issued a special statement notifying that he does not speak on behalf of the EU.

Georgian authorities call Orban one of their main allies in Europe.

After the parliamentary elections in Georgia last Saturday, Orban was the first to congratulate the ruling Georgian Dream party on its victory immediately after the polls closed, without waiting for the announcement of even the preliminary results.

After that, his surprise visit became known. Upon arrival in Georgia, Orban also said that the elections were free and fair. He called the criticism “hype” and advised “not to look at it seriously.” Opposition supporters greeted him with shouts and whistles.

Reprinted from https://www.newsgeorgia.ge/