The News in Brief
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
President Zourabichvili Urges Ivanishvili to Clarify Recent Statements
The President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, addressed Bidzina Ivanishvili, the Honorary Chairman of Georgian Dream, from the parliamentary tribune. Zourabichvili stated that the public has the full right to know the meaning behind Bidzina Ivanishvili's words on corruption and the country's foreign policy. She called on Ivanishvili to explain how he intends to transition from one-party rule to a European model.
"I am addressing Bidzina Ivanishvili; the public has every right to hear from you. What do the words you said upon your return mean regarding corruption and the country's foreign policy? Society does not know why you let go of certain individuals or why you bring in others. Are you letting them go because of crimes against the country, differences in opinion, or for other reasons unknown to us?
As society awaits a new European model of governance, it is crucial to inform them of your plans and timelines for transitioning from a one-party, one-person, and vertical model to a democratic, European model.
The society is awaiting your response: when will you remove Murusidze and Chinchaladze from the court? On one hand, you claim to be fighting the United National Movement, yet on the other hand, its remnants face no apparent threat," Zourabichvili stated.
Kobakhidze Accuses Ukrainian Government of Attempting to Make Georgia a Target of Russia
Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister candidate, responded to the State Security Service's statement announcing they successfully prevented the transfer of explosive devices from Ukraine through Georgia to Russia.
Kobakhidze stated that he finds it concerning that Ukrainian politicians are attempting to manipulate the situation in such a way that Georgia becomes a target of Russia.
"When this is supported by a specific expert from Transparency International Georgia, who is also an activist of the 'Shame' movement, namely the United National Movement, it becomes even more worrying. These individuals cannot conceal their evil intentions, which extend even to the state.
They wanted a second front; they aimed to foster complex scenarios in Georgia. All of this is yet another manifestation of their intentions," said Irakli Kobakhidze.
President Zourabichvili Urges Ivanishvili to Clarify Recent Statements
"I am addressing Bidzina Ivanishvili; the public has every right to hear from you. What do the words you said upon your return mean regarding corruption and the country's foreign policy? Society does not know why you let go of certain individuals or why you bring in others. Are you letting them go because of crimes against the country, differences in opinion, or for other reasons unknown to us?
As society awaits a new European model of governance, it is crucial to inform them of your plans and timelines for transitioning from a one-party, one-person, and vertical model to a democratic, European model.
The society is awaiting your response: when will you remove Murusidze and Chinchaladze from the court? On one hand, you claim to be fighting the United National Movement, yet on the other hand, its remnants face no apparent threat," Zourabichvili stated.
Kobakhidze Accuses Ukrainian Government of Attempting to Make Georgia a Target of Russia
Kobakhidze stated that he finds it concerning that Ukrainian politicians are attempting to manipulate the situation in such a way that Georgia becomes a target of Russia.
"When this is supported by a specific expert from Transparency International Georgia, who is also an activist of the 'Shame' movement, namely the United National Movement, it becomes even more worrying. These individuals cannot conceal their evil intentions, which extend even to the state.
They wanted a second front; they aimed to foster complex scenarios in Georgia. All of this is yet another manifestation of their intentions," said Irakli Kobakhidze.