The News in Brief
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
US State Department Vigilant as Georgia-China Strategic Alliance Unfolds, Calls for Transparency and Autonomy
In regards to the establishment of the strategic partnership between Georgia and China, the US State Department has announced its commitment to closely monitoring the future developments.
According to the US State Department, they do not oppose investments or involvement from any country, including China. Their primary concern lies in ensuring that these activities are conducted transparently, adhering to the rule of law, with sustainable funding, and respecting the autonomy of aid recipients to prevent any political reservations. The State Department acknowledges that every country holds the right to make sovereign decisions about their preferred business and investment partners. However, they also highlighted China's history of unfulfilled promises made in exchange for diplomatic recognition, emphasizing the need for vigilant observation of the upcoming steps in the strategic alliance.
"We do not oppose investments or involvement from any other country, including China. Our main concern is to ensure that these activities are conducted transparently and in accordance with the rule of law, with sustainable funding and respect for the autonomy of aid recipients, to avoid any political reservations. Ultimately, each country has the right to make its own sovereign decisions about whom they wish to engage in business or investment with. The People's Republic of China has been known to make promises in exchange for diplomatic recognition that ultimately go unfulfilled. Therefore, we will carefully continue to monitor the next steps," said the US State Department.
Irakli Kobakhidze Condemns Protests Against Cruise Ship Entry, Accuses UNM of Anti-State Agenda and Provocations
Georgian Dream Chairman Irakli Kobakhidze criticized the protests held against Astoria Grande Cruise ship's entry in Batumi, stating that it was driven by anti-state objectives and external motives.
Kobakhidze attributed the concerns about Georgia's economic progress, especially from the "United National Movement" and its foreign supporters, as the root of xenophobic campaigns and political provocations aimed at artificially decreasing tourist flows in the country.
Kobakhidze pointed out the hypocrisy and double standards of some members of the United National Movement who previously emphasized the significance of Russian tourists and trade with Russia.
Regarding the cruise ship, Kobakhidze clarified that it is registered in Palau and sails under the Palau flag. He highlighted that the ship did not enter Abkhazia, and therefore, neither the ship nor its passengers violated the law on occupation.
According to Kobakhidze, the protests of the United National Movement and its backers are merely attempts to provoke disturbances in the country, aiming to harm Georgia's economic and political interests.
US State Department Vigilant as Georgia-China Strategic Alliance Unfolds, Calls for Transparency and Autonomy
According to the US State Department, they do not oppose investments or involvement from any country, including China. Their primary concern lies in ensuring that these activities are conducted transparently, adhering to the rule of law, with sustainable funding, and respecting the autonomy of aid recipients to prevent any political reservations. The State Department acknowledges that every country holds the right to make sovereign decisions about their preferred business and investment partners. However, they also highlighted China's history of unfulfilled promises made in exchange for diplomatic recognition, emphasizing the need for vigilant observation of the upcoming steps in the strategic alliance.
"We do not oppose investments or involvement from any other country, including China. Our main concern is to ensure that these activities are conducted transparently and in accordance with the rule of law, with sustainable funding and respect for the autonomy of aid recipients, to avoid any political reservations. Ultimately, each country has the right to make its own sovereign decisions about whom they wish to engage in business or investment with. The People's Republic of China has been known to make promises in exchange for diplomatic recognition that ultimately go unfulfilled. Therefore, we will carefully continue to monitor the next steps," said the US State Department.
Irakli Kobakhidze Condemns Protests Against Cruise Ship Entry, Accuses UNM of Anti-State Agenda and Provocations
Kobakhidze attributed the concerns about Georgia's economic progress, especially from the "United National Movement" and its foreign supporters, as the root of xenophobic campaigns and political provocations aimed at artificially decreasing tourist flows in the country.
Kobakhidze pointed out the hypocrisy and double standards of some members of the United National Movement who previously emphasized the significance of Russian tourists and trade with Russia.
Regarding the cruise ship, Kobakhidze clarified that it is registered in Palau and sails under the Palau flag. He highlighted that the ship did not enter Abkhazia, and therefore, neither the ship nor its passengers violated the law on occupation.
According to Kobakhidze, the protests of the United National Movement and its backers are merely attempts to provoke disturbances in the country, aiming to harm Georgia's economic and political interests.