The Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze refused a visit to the United States because of the conditions placed on him by the American a country that insists on the temporary withdrawal of the bill on foreign agents, the country's foreign ministry reports on its website.
„A statement was released today by the US Embassy that high-ranking representatives of the Georgian government were invited to the US, which the Georgian side declined. In this regard, we would like to clarify that the Prime Minister of Georgia was invited to the USA with the stipulation that, before the visit, the Parliament of Georgia would temporarily suspend the discussion of the draft law "On the transparency of foreign influence". respect and mutual trust”, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Conducting the visit with conditions does not correspond to the spirit of the partnership, which should be based on mutual respect and trust, the foreign ministry statement said.