The United Kingdom immediately suspends program support to the Georgian government, limits cooperation in the field of defense and reduces engagement with representatives of the "Georgian Dream" government, until the backsliding from European democratic norms and freedoms is stopped, - this is stated in the statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development of Great Britain, David Lammy, which is distributed by the British Embassy.

As stated in the statement, the shocking scenes of violence against protesters and journalists by the Georgian authorities are unacceptable and must be stopped.

"The shocking scenes of violence against protesters and journalists by the Georgian authorities are unacceptable and must be stopped. These actions harm Georgia's international positions and contradict Georgia's constitutional commitment to the European future. In view of the current events, the United Kingdom immediately suspends program support to the Government of Georgia, limits cooperation in the field of defense and reduces engagement with representatives of the "Georgian Dream" government, until the retreat from European democratic norms and freedoms is stopped. The United Kingdom will continue to stand by the people of Georgia and support their right to choose the future of their country," the statement said.