U.S. State Department Addresses Political Situation in Georgia
By Liza Mchedlidze
Friday, April 4, 2025
The U.S. State Department recently issued a written response to www.globalnews.ge regarding the current political situation in Georgia. The question, posed to State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce during a briefing, asked about the United States' communication with Georgia's ruling party in light of the ongoing political crisis. Specifically, the inquiry addressed the lack of recognition of election results by both the Georgian public and the international community, as well as the arrest of peaceful protesters and an independent journalist.
In response, the State Department highlighted that the U.S. is evaluating its approach to Georgia to further its interests in the region. The statement noted that the United States has made it clear what steps Georgia's government can take to improve its relationship with the U.S.
"We continue to evaluate our approach to Georgia to advance American interests. The United States has made clear the steps Georgia's government can take to demonstrate it is serious about improving its relationship with the United States," the statement said.
The U.S. also addressed concerns about what it described as "anti-democratic actions" taken by the Georgian Dream government. The statement referenced comments made by Vice President Vance at the Munich Security Conference, where he said that a democratic mandate cannot be earned through the silencing of opponents or the imprisonment of political figures.
"Regarding continuing anti-democratic actions taken by the Georgian Dream government-as Vice President Vance said in Munich, you cannot win a democratic mandate by censoring your opponents or putting them in jail, nor can you win one by disregarding your basic electorate on questions like who gets to be a part of our shared society," the statement continued.
Additionally, the U.S. reaffirmed its long-standing support for Georgia, emphasizing the country's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
"The United States has been a partner to Georgia and the Georgian people for 33 years, and a strong supporter of Georgia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity throughout that time," the statement reads.
