Georgia will not send a representative to the November 16 foreign ministers’ summit on the Middle Corridor in Brussels after receiving an invitation to participate at a lower level of representation.

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili said Tbilisi was prepared to take part in discussions only at a level appropriate to the events, according to vz.ru.

"We are ready to participate in all discussions only at the appropriate level of the events being held," she said.

Botchorishvili noted that Georgia had repeatedly communicated this position and that the European Commission was well aware of it.

"If they wish to include Georgia in the dialogue on important issues, especially connectivity, they know what they need to do - invite the appropriate representatives from Georgia," the minister said.

She also accused Brussels of using various instruments against Tbilisi while alleging that Georgia was experiencing democratic backsliding.

Botchorishvili pointed out that she had repeatedly held meetings with European colleagues without allowing them to be photographed, describing the situation as unacceptable.

"This makes us smile. This is not serious; we need a partnership based on dignity, and we will not allow anyone to damage our country's reputation and dignity," she said.

The dispute comes amid strained relations between Georgia and the European Union, with disagreements over democratic standards, political engagement and regional connectivity.