საინფორმაციო სააგენტო ინტერპრესნიუსი

The invitation to this gathering [European Political Community Summit] does not mean that anyone has recognized the legitimacy of Bidzina Ivanishvili's government – I expect that Kobakhidze will not have any serious meetings and will only participate formally in this gathering – said Salome Samadashvili, one of the leaders of "Lelo – For a Strong Georgia", regarding Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's planned participation in the European Political Community Summit in Albania.

Under such a regime, all evil gathers in the court. In my opinion, seeing this every day is important for every citizen. You don’t have to be called a politician to truly see where you live — this is where it’s most clearly visible,” said Zura “Girchi” Japaridze, one of the leaders of the “Coalition for Change,” speaking to journalists at Tbilisi City Court, where the trial of detained protesters is taking place.

Journalist Nikusha Katsia, who is accused of a drug-related crime, remains in custody.

"Of course the agents have to say something, right?! Since they have nothing meaningful to say, they’ve resorted to utopia – no one on the face of the Earth has ever heard of elections being held by phone!" – said Georgian Dream MP Archil Gorduladze to journalists.

As the protest enters an increasingly decisive phase, I believe that Giorgi Vashadze, Nika Gvaramia, Nika Melia, and Zura Japaridze are needed not in prison, but outside, on the front line of the struggle, together with the people! – said Paata Manjgaladze, a member of Strategy Aghmashenebeli.

It is very regrettable and shameful, what I’ve been seeing and hearing for the past two days regarding the reasons behind withdrawing Zurab [Pololikashvili]’s candidacy in the upcoming election – unfortunately, Georgian Dream has dealt yet another serious blow to our country’s image on the international stage and has pleased the Russians, – this is how former Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze responds to the withdrawal of Zurab Pololikashvili’s candidacy for the head of the UN World Tourism Organization.

The letter is written to Moscow, not to Trump, but to Moscow. The restoration of diplomatic relations and then the complete annexation of Georgia are being prepared, - the third President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, says in his Facebook post.

Someone may laugh at the idea of ​​holding elections by phone, this was a good practice in Estonia and we are going to copy it. The phone will not leak, like the papers of Georgian Dream, - Paata Burchuladze stated after the joint meeting with representatives of the opposition and the civil sector.

The elections that are planned to be held on October 4, these fake elections, cannot take place. Discussions are underway regarding this and this is an issue around which I am sure we will unite, - Levan Khabeishvili, one of the leaders of the National Movement, said after the end of the meeting organized by Paata Burchuladze, which was attended by activists and representatives of civil society along with representatives of political parties.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili, addressed the participants of the 134th Ministerial Session of the Council of Europe, held on 13-14 May in Luxembourg. In her speech, the Minister spoke about Georgia’s constructive engagement in the work of the Council of Europe, grounded in shared values.

There was a commotion in the Tbilisi City Court, where the trial of actor Andro Chichinadze, comedian Onise Tskhadadze, and 9 other people arrested for participating in group violence during the protests ongoing near the parliament is underway.

According to the majority leader, Mamuka Mdinaradze, Zurab Pololikashvili “did something inappropriate and crossed the red line.

When someone tries to hit the Georgian government in the head, he should not then wait for a response. He tried something that did not deserve a response, but deserved the withdrawal of his candidacy. He opposed state interests. I will not explain more, because this is about a person who will still hold the position of the head of the World Tourism Organization until the end of the year, - Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated regarding the head of the World Tourism Organization, Zurab Pololikashvili.

If we look at Joe Wilson, he is very similar in nature to a soviet official. These are ordinary Soviet approaches, which do not befit the United States of America, - Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated, thereby responding to the fact that American and European parliamentarians, including Joe Wilson, are calling on Portugal not to allow representatives of Georgian Dream to participate in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, which will open in Porto at the end of June.

If reciprocal are not taken, this will be a clear sign that the “Deep State” maintains its advantage over the new US administration, which will be very unfortunate. However, we have an optimistic expectation that the Trump administration will be stronger than the “Deep State,” Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said regarding his open letter to US President Donald Trump and US Vice President J.D. Vance.

American and European parliamentarians are calling on Portugal to prevent representatives of the Georgian Dream from participating in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.

The UN system does not elect candidates for such leadership positions more than twice, this was one of the reasons, as there was no precedent for this and it is considered undemocratic at all when the same candidate is nominated for such a position for the third time, - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said in response to a question regarding the withdrawal of Zurab Pololikashvili's candidacy from the UN World Tourism Organization.

It is important for our country to renew the strategic partnership with the US, and this will depend from beginning to end on who wins the duel between President Trump and the "Deep State". Let's hope that President Trump will win, but we are ready for all scenarios, we will defend our national interests, - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated on the Imedi LIVE program.