The Foreign Affairs Committee of Great Britain will hold an evidence session hearing from the Fifth President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, at 14.00, on Tuesday 1 April.

According to the information released by the Foreign Affairs Committee, the session will help to inform the Committee’s inquiry into disinformation, and the threat that disinformation poses to democracies worldwide. Ms Zourabichvili will appear virtually.

The session will focus on disinformation in the context of Russian interference and the disputed October 2024 Georgian election.

“In the session, Members will explore Georgian politics and the country’s ties with Russia. Questions are likely to focus on reports of hybrid warfare by Russia in Georgia and the propagation of anti-Western narratives. Members are likely to discuss potential tools for countering Russian disinformation, particularly how European allies can work together to support countries targeted by Russia”, reads the information released.