We are here to support them - OSCE Chairperson-in-Office arrives at the protest rally on Rustaveli Avenue

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We are here to support them - OSCE Chairperson-in-Office arrives at the protest rally on Rustaveli Avenue

15-10-2025 07:58

The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office / Finnish Foreign Minister joined the rally near the legislative building and spoke with the protesters.

Later Elina Valtonen posted a video message on X and said “I am in Tbilisi, in front of the Parliament building. There is a peaceful demonstration gathering here slowly”.

“A lot of people are coming, waving their flags – of the EU, of NATO, and, apparently, also the Finnish flag – but most importantly, the Georgian flag. The reason is that these people are concerned about the direction this country has been taking, taking away the basic liberties of people, starting with the freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. Needless to say, these people deserve all these rights, and we are here to support them”, - added Elina Valtonen.

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