Now, the entire world community recognizes Georgia. We are members of the United Nations and the Council of Europe. Everything is being prepared so that we will soon enter the European Union.
Eduard Shevardnadze

Prospects of normalizing our relations with Russia look good.
Eduard Shevardnadze

The external world is committed to helping Georgia settle its problems.
Eduard Shevardnadze

They're making a song and dance because that serves their immediate interests. But what will happen tomorrow? They will have to pay salaries and pensions.
Eduard Shevardnadze

To sum up, what has been our policy? We looked for and found friends all throughout the world.
Eduard Shevardnadze

True, other countries are helping us. Germany is determined to provide substantial help. So are the Netherlands and other states. But a day will come when we have to count on our own resources.
Eduard Shevardnadze

We also have a real opportunity to join NATO.
Eduard Shevardnadze

When I came back to power, Georgia was completely isolated on the international stage.
Eduard Shevardnadze

You know in the West they support realistic forces.
Eduard Shevardnadze

You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains.
Eduard Shevardnadze

Zhvania was the general secretary of the organisation which I founded, the Citizens' Union. It was the biggest organisation and came first in all elections, and Zhvania was the leader.
Eduard Shevardnadze