US Congressman Joe Wilson criticizes Kavelashvili’s planned visit to I...

In a post on X, the Republican lawmaker described Kavelashvili as the “fake president” of the Georgian Dream and claimed the visit would deepen what he called a “rabidly anti-American pact” between Iran and Georgia’s ruling party. Wilson also said Khamenei’s funeral was bringing together “the worst America haters from around the world.”The Georgian presidential administration has officially confirmed that Kavelashvili will attend the funeral ceremony in Iran.Wilson has been one of the most outspoken critics of the Georgian Dream government, frequently accusing it of pursuing anti-Western policies and undermining Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

Mirziyoyev awarded the Order of the Golden Fleece

According to the Georgian Government Administration, the parties discussed key aspects of bilateral relations and noted that the Agreement on Strategic Partnership creates new opportunities for cooperation in the political, trade and economic, investment, scientific, technical, cultural, humanitarian and other fields.As the Prime Minister of Georgia noted, strengthening the partnership will further increase regional trade flows, reinforce transport corridors and promote broader economic integration.“Georgia highly values its partnership with Uzbekistan, which we regard not only as a reliable and important partner but also as a friend. Our bilateral relations have been developing steadily over the years. The Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership will elevate our relations to a new level. I would like to thank you for your strong support for Georgia. The signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement is the result of your personal support.The Joint Declaration is a testament to the friendship between our countries and provides a solid foundation for the sustainable development of bilateral relations and cooperation in the political, trade and economic, investment, scientific, technical, cultural, humanitarian and other fields.Strengthening our cooperation will further increase regional trade flows, reinforce transport corridors and promote broader economic integration.I sincerely thank you for your support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.The progress and achievements Uzbekistan has made under your leadership are truly impressive. You have built strong institutions, an effective system of governance and a clear vision for the country’s development.You are an exemplary leader, and we are confident that under your leadership, the bilateral cooperation and friendship between our countries will grow even stronger,” stated the Head of Government of Georgia.The President of Uzbekistan thanked the Prime Minister of Georgia and the Georgian side for the warm welcome, noting that Georgia’s impressive economic achievements make the country an important partner and a reliable pillar for Uzbekistan in the South Caucasus.According to Shavkat Mirziyoyev, despite the challenging global economic environment, achieving such results is the outcome of the government’s consistent and effective work.“I would like to thank our Georgian friends for the warm welcome. On behalf of the people of Uzbekistan and personally, I sincerely thank you for awarding me the country’s highest state honours, the Order of the Golden Fleece.Elevating Georgian-Uzbek relations to the level of a strategic partnership is a major achievement. Georgia’s impressive economic accomplishments deserve special recognition, and I sincerely congratulate you on these successes.Despite the current global economic situation, achieving such results is undoubtedly the outcome of the consistent and effective work of the Government and your entire team. Today, Georgia rightfully ranks among the world’s fastest-growing economies. Of course, behind this success stands the dedicated effort of visionary policymakers under your leadership.Georgia is an important partner and a reliable pillar for us in the South Caucasus. In recent years, cooperation between our two countries has been developing dynamically across all areas, and this is only the beginning,” stated the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Georgia Strongly Protests New So-Called Agreement Between Moscow and T...

The Georgian side stressed that such illegal actions are null and void, constitute a gross violation of international law, and undermine efforts to achieve constructive dialogue.During the talks, the Georgian delegation reiterated the need for the full implementation of the August 12, 2008 ceasefire agreement and the safe, dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees to their homes. The delegation also raised concerns over the deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation in the occupied regions and called for the unconditional restoration of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in Gali.According to the Ministry, representatives of Russia and the occupation regimes once again left the negotiating table when the issue of the return of refugees and IDPs was raised, continuing what Tbilisi described as their longstanding destructive approach.The 68th round of the Geneva International Discussions is scheduled to take place on November 10–11, 2026.Russian President Vladimir Putin and the so-called South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev signed the so-called agreement on deepening cooperation on May 9, 2026, and Russia’s State Duma ratified the document just four days later, on May 13.Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili condemned the move during the 135th Session of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers on May 15, stating that the Kremlin was once again disregarding its international obligations and taking further steps toward the annexation of Georgia’s occupied regions.Shortly after the signing of the so-called agreement, it was announced on June 23 that Alan Gagloev had stepped down as the so-called president of the occupied Tskhinvali region and had been appointed an adviser to the Russian president. Earlier, the so-called prime minister had also been replaced by Marat Kambolov, a representative of Russia’s Republic of North Ossetia. According to some analysts, these appointments indicate Moscow’s efforts to tighten its direct control over the occupied region.

Uniform textbooks and mandatory school uniforms made in China to be in...

According to the Minister, completely new textbooks will be published in humanitarian and STEM subjects at all levels by September 15, 2028. According to the Ministry's decision, one and the same textbook will be used in the same level and subject, both in public and private schools. As a result of the ongoing work, first-graders, 7th and 10th graders will already have new books by the start of the new academic year.According to the new concept, visuals carrying national values ​​will be placed on the covers of textbooks. In particular, the cover of the chemistry textbook will depict the traditional winemaking process, and its chemical description on the back cover. The physics textbook will include Elguja Medzmariashvili's invention - the launch of the first Georgian satellite into space. In addition, the books include more than 500 new illustrations that concern Georgian architectural monuments.In addition, the Ministry is starting to introduce the culture of wearing uniforms in schools, which will be extended to grades one through six this year, and then one grade will be added each year. The provision of uniforms will be carried out in three stages: on September 15, all first-graders will come to school in new uniforms decorated with the state emblem, and during the first semester, all students from grades one through six will be provided with uniforms.As a result of market research and a tender, an agreement was signed with the number one manufacturer of school uniforms in China after the first identified company failed to submit complete documentation. According to the Minister, the price of uniforms will be several times cheaper than uniforms of private schools, and all families that are rated by the Ministry of Health with 65,000 or less rating points and have a primary school student will receive uniforms completely free of charge.The first samples presented by the company have passed international quality testing and will also be tested in Georgia. According to the Minister, the polyester in the fabric is mixed with natural materials, which increases durability, and all jackets, trousers and skirts have anti-allergic lining. The models fully comply with international standards, and sales points will be opened in regions and cities in advance.

Strasbourg Court Begins Substantive Review of Case on Seizure of Bank...

The authors of the joint lawsuit sent to Strasbourg are: “Social Justice Center”, “Civil Society Foundation”, “Fair Elections”, “Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information” (IDFI) and “Safari”. The organizations applied to the European Court for legal response on October 15, 2025.According to “Fair Elections”, the European Court granted the aforementioned lawsuit the status of a case with significant impact (Impact Case). This decision means that the Strasbourg Court is assessing the scope of the case in advance and believes that it can have a significant impact on the practice of the Court itself, national legislation and broader human rights and public issues.“The commencement of the substantive examination of the case in this mode is an important message to the Georgian authorities that any action aimed at restricting civil society activities, criminalizing human rights activities and persecuting independent organizations will be subject to international legal assessment and cannot remain without an appropriate response,” the organization said in a statement released on Monday.