Georgia joins Declaration on Key Principles of European Security

Georgia has joined the Declaration on Key Principles of European Security, adopted on Friday at the European Political Community summit in Dublin and signed by 40 countries.

The document was initiated by France.

By signing the declaration, Georgia reaffirms its commitment to the principles of state sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of internationally recognised borders.

The declaration recognises the right of states to independently determine their foreign relations and decide which international organisations or military alliances to join.

The document also places significant emphasis on Ukraine, with the signatory countries reaffirming their support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

It further states that any terms for peace in Ukraine must be determined with Ukraine’s participation, while decisions concerning European security should not be made without the involvement of European states.

The declaration also предусматриes strengthening cooperation in countering foreign information interference, terrorism, hybrid threats, cyberattacks, drug trafficking, and illegal migration.

In addition, the document highlights the importance of transatlantic cooperation with the United States and Canada.

Signing the declaration does not create an automatic collective defence obligation for the participating countries. Rather, it aims to reaffirm existing principles of international law and support established European security mechanisms.

The Georgian delegation at the summit was led by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.