“Thirty-six years ago, we faced an external force; today, we still contend with one that undermines our national interests,” GD Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told journalists at the Sameba (Holy Trinity) Cathedral.
Kobakhidze dismissed responses to recent statements about the events of April 9 as empty speculation.
“I emphasized this parallel because, once again, an external force is acting against our national interests. The Deep State employs the same tactics as the Soviet KGB did 36 years ago, albeit now using European bureaucratic structures instead of American ones. The methods have not changed, and, regrettably, this Deep State has co-opted European institutions for its purposes. This must end. We will maintain a clear stance on this matter moving forward and do everything in our power to protect our national interests and the well-being of our society. Unity, not hatred or division, serves the interests of our people. We are committed to preventing anyone from artificially fracturing society and will focus on fostering unity. As the government, we represent everyone; we must care for each of our citizens, including those who may instigate discord under external influences. We must steer them towards a more constructive path,” Kobakhidze asserted.
He added that through grants and NGOs, there are attempts to foment hatred in Georgia using Soviet-era methods.
“This law is not against grants per se; it is aimed at combating hatred,” he emphasized.
The Georgian government will scrutinize the purpose of all grants and approve them accordingly.
“The government will carefully evaluate the purpose of all grants before issuing approvals. We will not permit anyone to instigate hatred or create divisions among our people through these means. This law marks a significant step forward in our efforts to combat the artificial instigation of hatred in our society,” the Prime Minister concluded.
