The News in Brief
Friday, September 22, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili Meets with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili met with Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor to the President of the United States, to discuss national security matters.
According to the information from the Government of Georgia, the parties reviewed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations and discussed the steps to be taken in the direction of strengthening the strategic partnership.
"The conversation touched on regional security issues. Irakli Gharibashvili emphasized the importance of united efforts in the face of global challenges. Furthermore, Gharibashvili and Jake Sullivan discussed Georgia's process of European integration. The Prime Minister stressed that the country's European integration is the top priority of the Georgian government's foreign policy, and the management team is fully committed to achieving this goal.
During the meeting, Gharibashvili also highlighted the significance of the timely arrival of the new United States Ambassador to Georgia. He expressed his welcome for the appointment of Robin Dunnigan as the new ambassador, with whom the Government of Georgia plans to actively and closely cooperate to deepen and strengthen bilateral relations," according to the government's statement.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze Accuses President Zourabichvili of Pressuring Acting National Bank President Natia Turnava
The Secretary General of Georgian Dream and Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze have accused President Salome Zourabichvili of pressuring Natia Turnava, the acting President of the National Bank, after Zourabichvili called on Turnava to resign.
"This is direct pressure on an independent institution, Natia Turnava. The person who should be the first to defend our country's constitution is actually doing everything to insult our state. She disrespects our laws, and there are, of course, many questions about this individual. The statements we've heard are very serious. You can call it whatever you want.
The population of our country sees how the President of the country is acting in relation to the constitution and an independent agency. This is a sad reality. However, everything will be sorted out as our country needs," said Kaladze.
Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili Meets with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
According to the information from the Government of Georgia, the parties reviewed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations and discussed the steps to be taken in the direction of strengthening the strategic partnership.
"The conversation touched on regional security issues. Irakli Gharibashvili emphasized the importance of united efforts in the face of global challenges. Furthermore, Gharibashvili and Jake Sullivan discussed Georgia's process of European integration. The Prime Minister stressed that the country's European integration is the top priority of the Georgian government's foreign policy, and the management team is fully committed to achieving this goal.
During the meeting, Gharibashvili also highlighted the significance of the timely arrival of the new United States Ambassador to Georgia. He expressed his welcome for the appointment of Robin Dunnigan as the new ambassador, with whom the Government of Georgia plans to actively and closely cooperate to deepen and strengthen bilateral relations," according to the government's statement.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze Accuses President Zourabichvili of Pressuring Acting National Bank President Natia Turnava
"This is direct pressure on an independent institution, Natia Turnava. The person who should be the first to defend our country's constitution is actually doing everything to insult our state. She disrespects our laws, and there are, of course, many questions about this individual. The statements we've heard are very serious. You can call it whatever you want.
The population of our country sees how the President of the country is acting in relation to the constitution and an independent agency. This is a sad reality. However, everything will be sorted out as our country needs," said Kaladze.