Ruling party head says he’s “optimistic” about new US Ambassador
In his remarks over the matter, Kobakhidze alleged Degnan had “created serious problems” in Georgian-American relations. Photo: Georgian Dream Press Office
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Iraikli Kobakhidze, the head of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Tuesday said he was “optimistic” about Robin Dunnigan, the newly appointed American Ambassador, and added he hoped she would “radically change the policy pursued” by her predecessor Kelly Degnan.
In his remarks over the matter, Kobakhidze alleged Degnan had “created serious problems” in Georgian-American relations.
I am optimistic about the new Ambassador [Robin Dunnigan]. I hope she will radically change the policies of her predecessor Kelly Degnan. You know that the former Ambassador played a very negative role in the development of Georgian-American relations; unfortunately, her activities were counterproductive”, Kobakhidze said.
“I have very high hopes that the new Ambassador will radically change this attitude and the Georgian-American relations will deepen even further under the conditions of her ambassadorship”, he continued.
The ruling party head added he was looking forward to the cooperation with the new Ambassador “with great interest”.
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Irakli Kobakhidze, the head of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Monday claimed domestic non-governmental organisations and the “radical opposition" shared the “same goals” in the domestic political scene, and claimed the groups were “clearly annoyed” with Robin Dunnigan, the new Ambassador of the United States to the country, displaying a “different attitude” towards Georgian-US relations.