The News in Brief
Friday, June 21, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze Condemns 'Double Standards' in Criticism of Economic Relations with China
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze stated that it is a double standard to criticize Georgia for deepening economic relations with China, given that "China is one of the main trade partners for both the European Union and the United States". He emphasized that such double standards are unacceptable.
Kobakhidze expressed respect for the US ambassador and hoped she would positively contribute to Georgian-American relations. He pointed out that fair and just evaluations are essential for healthy relationships and noted that Georgia often faces unfair assessments. He claimed that Georgia's actions serve its national interests and that the country will continue on its current path despite these criticisms, as double standards and injustice are counterproductive to improving relations with partner countries.
"I think that there is an absolutely unfair attitude on the part of specific partner countries. In fact, everyone knows that China is one of the most important trade partners for the European Union and the United States of America. When we hear Georgia's criticism for deepening economic relations with China, it is a double standard, and for us such a double standard is absolutely unacceptable. An important and necessary condition for healthy relationships is justice, fair evaluations. Unfortunately, we often hear unfair assessments regarding the steps taken by our state. These steps serve the national interests of our country, and therefore, naturally, we will continue to act in the relevant direction in the future. Double standards and injustice are counterproductive for the improvement of relations between us and our partner countries," said Kobakhidze.
Parliament Begins Review of 'LGBT Propaganda' Law with Unanimous Committee Support
On June 20, the parliament commenced the committee review of the "LGBT Propaganda" law at the Legal Issues Committee, along with a joint session involving four other committees: Human Rights Protection and Civil Integration, Education, Science and Youth Affairs, Sectoral Economy and Economic Policy, and Health Protection and Social Issues.
During the joint session, all four committees unanimously agreed to endorse the submission of the legislative package for its first reading in the plenary session. The Legal Issues Committee also supported this decision.
The opposition did not participate in the discussion at the joint session. Only Girchi deputy Vakhtang Megrelishvili attended, posed a question to speaker Rati Ionatamishvili, and left the hall after receiving the answer.
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze Condemns 'Double Standards' in Criticism of Economic Relations with China
Kobakhidze expressed respect for the US ambassador and hoped she would positively contribute to Georgian-American relations. He pointed out that fair and just evaluations are essential for healthy relationships and noted that Georgia often faces unfair assessments. He claimed that Georgia's actions serve its national interests and that the country will continue on its current path despite these criticisms, as double standards and injustice are counterproductive to improving relations with partner countries.
"I think that there is an absolutely unfair attitude on the part of specific partner countries. In fact, everyone knows that China is one of the most important trade partners for the European Union and the United States of America. When we hear Georgia's criticism for deepening economic relations with China, it is a double standard, and for us such a double standard is absolutely unacceptable. An important and necessary condition for healthy relationships is justice, fair evaluations. Unfortunately, we often hear unfair assessments regarding the steps taken by our state. These steps serve the national interests of our country, and therefore, naturally, we will continue to act in the relevant direction in the future. Double standards and injustice are counterproductive for the improvement of relations between us and our partner countries," said Kobakhidze.
Parliament Begins Review of 'LGBT Propaganda' Law with Unanimous Committee Support
During the joint session, all four committees unanimously agreed to endorse the submission of the legislative package for its first reading in the plenary session. The Legal Issues Committee also supported this decision.
The opposition did not participate in the discussion at the joint session. Only Girchi deputy Vakhtang Megrelishvili attended, posed a question to speaker Rati Ionatamishvili, and left the hall after receiving the answer.