Speaking to Globalnews.ge, the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Seimas of Lithuania, Žygimantas Pavilionis, evaluates the current political processes in Georgia and says that "Western partners should have the feeling that the promises of the Georgian government can be trusted." When asked about the change of the Prime Minister and, before that, the official return of Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of "Georgian Dream," to politics, and how it is perceived from the point of view of international partners, the Lithuanian politician notes that he "shares the assessments of the President of Georgia" in this regard.

"I heard the assessments of the President of Georgia, and I agree with her every word because I was part of certain processes in Georgia. Naturally, at all important stages, specific individuals are given special weight because, in the end, the solution of all issues is based on trust. Do we trust each other today? This question is particularly relevant because Georgia, as a candidate country, is passing the most important stage on the European road and is preparing to open negotiations on EU membership. In this process, we, the Western partners, should have the feeling that we can trust the promises of the Georgian government. Of course, we will never enter into the process of opening accession negotiations with a government that we do not trust", - Stated Žygimantas Pavilionis. 

When asked whether there is similar trust in the current government of Georgia, he answers that "he trusts the Georgian people as a European nation." 

"We trust the Georgian people as a truly European nation. You are good Europeans, and we hold great affection for you. As for the issue of trust in the government, I don't think we will ever start accession negotiations with the current government of Georgia because they have exhausted the reservoir of trust. We are talking about political trust. As I mentioned, we are investing significantly in terms of expansion, but we are also keeping a close eye on Mr. Orbán's moves. He lies a lot. He said a few days ago that he would not hinder Sweden on the way to join NATO, although later we saw that he did not even push the legislators to come to the parliament to ratify this issue. So we really don't want to see another Chinese or Russian puppet in our family. Europeans have great strategic patience. Georgia is an important issue for us, but we must be sure that we are a united family where, in addition to love, we also trust each other and act according to common game rules. We have been waiting for a corresponding message from Georgia for several years, and we are trying to cooperate... The European Union made a very important decision when it granted Georgia candidate status. Personally, I and the Parliament of Lithuania unequivocally supported this decision, although we hope to see concrete steps taken by Georgia now. This means, first of all, the protection of democratic values. It is a fact that everything in Georgia has been done to suppress alternative opinions and powers, and I can honestly tell you that I am very worried about the upcoming elections in Georgia. If the goal of the ruling party is to obliterate any opposition and demonstrate that it is the only force, this would be a clear example that the government does not genuinely embrace European values. What is happening in Georgia now reminds me of the Communist Party. It is as if one dragon has been defeated and others have taken its place. The purpose of Europe is not to encourage the creation of a Soviet Union regime of a different color, but to support the creation of a free, independent, and happy future. Of course, there was a communist party in my country, and we had our own oligarchs as well, but they stepped aside and gave the Lithuanian people the opportunity to make democratic changes. If a similar process does not happen in your country, how can we talk about restoring trust with Georgia? If elections are held in Georgia where everything is monopolized around their power, then what difference should we see from Lukashenko and Yanukovych's regimes?" - said Žygimantas Pavilionis.