Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze emphasized that NATO membership is a crucial factor for Georgia’s security. He made this statement in response to a journalist’s question regarding Georgia’s purported refusal to open an American military base.
Kaladze stated that Georgia is fully prepared and willing to join NATO. He expressed a desire for concrete action and a definitive stance on Georgia’s membership in NATO rather than continued discussions about an “open door.”
"The only thing that will protect the security of our country is NATO membership. We have made many statements, we are ready! We do not want this open door. We have been hearing for years that the door is open, the door is open, we don't want this open door. If you are capable of doing anything, make a decision, accept our country and make it a member of NATO!" said Kaladze.
