It is clear that within the scope of the statements for which he was questioned today, Targamadze spoke from the position of a supporter of Georgia, a patriot of this country, a true citizen of this country - exhaustive answers were given to all questions asked, - stated Beka Basilaya, the lawyer of opposition politician Givi Targamadze, to journalists outside the State Security Service (SSS).

As the lawyer noted after the completion of Targamadze's questioning at the agency, "everyone who lives in this country has an interest in ensuring that Islamic fundamentalism does not spread in our country."

"Exhaustive answers were given to all questions asked. It is clear that Givi, within the scope of the statements for which he was questioned today, spoke from the position of a supporter of Georgia, a patriot of this country, a true citizen of this country. As for the threats in connection with which attention was focused on every detail during the questioning - naturally, it is in the interest of each of us, the journalists present here, the cameramen, passers-by, the people working here, or the persons questioned here - everyone who lives in this country - that Islamic fundamentalism does not spread in our country. In addition, that our country remains safe and free from external interference," - stated Beka Basilaya.

For information: Opposition politician Givi Targamadze was questioned today at the State Security Service. Targamadze was summoned within the framework of an investigation launched by the SSS in connection with his public statements regarding Iran.