The News in Brief
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
President Salome Zourabichvili Invites Bidzina Ivanishvili to a Debate
President Salome Zourabichvili has publicly called for Bidzina Ivanishvili, former Prime Minister of Georgia, to participate in a debate. The invitation came during a press conference held at the Orbeliani Palace courtyard.
Zourabichvili emphasized the need for Ivanishvili to clarify his positions on critical issues facing the nation. She expressed her readiness to engage in a debate if Ivanishvili declines a personal meeting.
"No one has understood where he is, what he wants, why he wants it, and what he is doing to this country. I am personally ready and invite him to a debate. If he does not meet me personally, let him come to the debate," Zourabichvili said. She further questioned Ivanishvili's actions, particularly his decisions to dismiss and re-appoint a corrupt prime minister, urging him to clarify these actions in a public forum.
Parliament Chairman Criticizes Danish Embassy Over Saakashvili Poster
Georgian Parliament Chairman Shalva Papuashvili has criticized the Danish embassy for not explaining why a poster of Mikheil Saakashvili, whom he described as the "creator of the human torture system," appeared at a Danish government-sponsored event. Papuashvili shared his concerns on social media, emphasizing the need for transparency.
Papuashvili noted that the embassy is accountable to its own government, not to the Georgian people. He stressed that when foreign entities interfere in other countries' affairs, they should uphold ethical responsibilities and be accountable.
He also highlighted the increasing demand from Georgians for transparency regarding foreign finances and interests influencing their lives. "No one should be surprised when the Georgian people, now by law, demand transparency of the finances and interests that influence their lives. It's as if it's elementary," he wrote.
President Salome Zourabichvili Invites Bidzina Ivanishvili to a Debate
Zourabichvili emphasized the need for Ivanishvili to clarify his positions on critical issues facing the nation. She expressed her readiness to engage in a debate if Ivanishvili declines a personal meeting.
"No one has understood where he is, what he wants, why he wants it, and what he is doing to this country. I am personally ready and invite him to a debate. If he does not meet me personally, let him come to the debate," Zourabichvili said. She further questioned Ivanishvili's actions, particularly his decisions to dismiss and re-appoint a corrupt prime minister, urging him to clarify these actions in a public forum.
Parliament Chairman Criticizes Danish Embassy Over Saakashvili Poster
Papuashvili noted that the embassy is accountable to its own government, not to the Georgian people. He stressed that when foreign entities interfere in other countries' affairs, they should uphold ethical responsibilities and be accountable.
He also highlighted the increasing demand from Georgians for transparency regarding foreign finances and interests influencing their lives. "No one should be surprised when the Georgian people, now by law, demand transparency of the finances and interests that influence their lives. It's as if it's elementary," he wrote.