Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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September 25, 2025 UN
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili addressed the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that his country, with its three-thousand-year history and unique culture, remains committed to peace, dialogue, and sustainable development. "Georgia's history is a chronicle of the struggle for survival, but we have always maintained humanism, tolerance, and justice," he said.
Support for Ukraine and Georgia's role in the region
Kavelashvili recalled the tragic consequences of the 2008 war and stated that the Georgian people "understand better than many the pain Ukraine is experiencing today." He reaffirmed his "firm and unwavering support for the Ukrainian people."
The President also noted his country's efforts to transform the South Caucasus from a conflict zone into an area of dialogue and cooperation. He welcomed initiatives to normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as "efforts to quickly end the war between Russia and Ukraine."
Transit corridor and energy security
The Georgian leader paid special attention to his country's role as a "natural bridge between Europe and Asia." He announced large-scale projects within the Middle Corridor: railway modernization, the construction of a deep-water port in Anaklia, a new international airport in Tbilisi, and a submarine cable across the Black Sea. According to him, these projects "provide access to the sea for the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus and strengthen Europe's energy security."
Kavelashvili emphasized that Georgia is ready for constructive relations "with the largest economies – the United States, China, the European Union, and others," but will demand respect and "will never accept the language of ultimatums and threats."
Appeal to Abkhazia and South Ossetia
The president devoted a separate section of his speech to addressing his "Abkhazian and Ossetian brothers and sisters." He stated, "Our cultural code has not changed. For us, diversity is not a problem, but a formula for existence. We will always welcome our compatriots on the other side of the occupation line with an open heart and an outstretched hand." Kavelashvili expressed confidence that one day Georgians will live in a "united, happy, and developed country."
A Call for Reform of the Global Order
The President emphasized that the world is experiencing a "transitional moment when the future of the international order remains uncertain." He called on the UN to become "an inevitable alternative to war and the main guarantor of peace" and assured that Georgia is ready to engage in dialogue on global and regional security issues.
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