Tbilisi. The EU Delegation to Georgia has released the statement on developments during the International Day against Homophobia. "The EU Delegation was dismayed by the scenes of brutal intolerance and violence  committed by some demonstrators on 17 May with a declared desire to prevent other  demonstrators from expressing themselves peacefully. The EU considers the freedom of expression of every human being to be of paramount  importance as stated on numerous occasions.. The EU believes in the need to fight discrimination on any grounds, including sexual orientation, and to encourage tolerance as a basis for a democratic and peaceful society”. The EU calls on the government of Georgia to uphold the international and European standards of freedom and equality in dignity and rights to which it has committed itself.

Source: eeas.europa.eu