White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Washington would fundamentally reconsider its relations with Georgia if Tbilisi passes the law on foreign agents. This was reported by TASS.
He emphasized that if a bill on foreign agents is passed in Georgia, it would force Washington to “fundamentally reconsider its relations” with Tbilisi.
Jean-Pierre did not specify what the re-evaluation of the relationship would entail.
James O’Brien, formerly U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs statedIt was stated that if democracy is undermined in the country, the USA will impose personal sanctions on the Georgian leadership.
Kobakhidze on the afternoon of May 14 spent for a “long and cordial meeting” with James O’Brien, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs.
During the meeting, Kobakhidze noted that the Georgian side expressed its desire to “deepen cooperation” with the United States, but noted that this “requires bilateral efforts and mutual fair treatment.”
14 May Parliament of Georgia accepted In the last third reading of the “Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence”. 84 deputies voted in favor and 30 deputies voted against.
Formerly President of Georgia statedHe will veto the law on foreign agents.