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Kobakhidze Hosts Armenian Counterpart Nikol Pashinyan in Tbilisi
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze welcomed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Tbilisi during Pashinyan's visit to attend the Georgia-Armenia UEFA Nations League play-off match.
According to the Georgian government's press service, the two leaders held a face-to-face meeting, reaffirming the strategic partnership between their nations and discussing the positive trajectory of bilateral relations. They emphasized the importance of cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats, particularly in ensuring regional peace and stability.
Following their discussions, Prime Minister Kobakhidze took to X to highlight the shared commitment to fostering sports diplomacy and people-to-people ties between Georgia and Armenia.
"I am delighted to host the Prime Minister of Armenia, H.E. Nikol Pashinyan, in Georgia. I am looking forward to attending, together with my Armenian colleague, the upcoming football match between our national teams, demonstrating our countries' commitment to promoting sports and people-to-people bonds between our nations," Kobakhidze wrote.
Tina Bokuchava: "The MEGOBARI Act is a Sign of Support for the Georgian People"
Tina Bokuchava, leader of the Unity - National Movement, spoke at a protest rally on Rustaveli Avenue, emphasizing the significance of the MEGOBARI Act and its implications for Georgia.
According to Bokuchava, under a different government, the act could bring economic and diplomatic benefits to the country. However, she argued that in the current political context, it primarily serves as a show of support for the Georgian people and a tool for sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili and his government.
"The MEGOBARI Act, which is now to be discussed in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is a very important act. On the one hand, it provides for large-scale actions against Ivanishvili and his entourage, and at the same time, it provides for many encouraging norms, for example, visa-free travel, attracting investments, increasing aid. Therefore, under normal government conditions, we could have used the MEGOBARI Act to obtain many benefits, but under Ivanishvili's 'Russian regime,' this is an act of support for the Georgian people and deepening the sanctions policy on Ivanishvili's regime."
Bokuchava also stressed the importance of demonstrating public support for U.S. lawmakers, emphasizing that the rally was an opportunity for Georgian society to express gratitude for American backing.
"This rally is also important for American lawmakers to see how much we, as a society, appreciate the support of the US Congress."
