Georgian FM responds to US congressmen’s concern regarding Tbilisi protests
Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani says that much controversial information has reached Washington. Photo: Foreign Ministry press office.
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Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani has responded to the letter of two US congressmen regarding the ongoing protests in Tbilisi, sparked by the rejection of an election bill last month, saying that “much controversial information is reaching Washington.”
Zalkaliani stated that the view of the US and the country’s representatives is “of high value for Georgia.”
We have always had and will have communication with them [the US government, other state institutions] and they [the congressmen] will receive precise information on ongoing process in Tbilisi. We assume that much controversial information is reaching Washington and in this situation, maintaining correct and timely communication with them plays an important role,” Zalkaliani said.
He stated that US-Georgia relations, in all fields, is “at an all-time high and the very-close cooperation and partnership will continue.”
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