“The anti-American Georgian Dream regime insults President Trump while exalting communist China. Just listen to their own words and look at their actions. They are selling the country to China and blocking America from all business and trade in the country and region. MEGOBARI badly needed!”, he said. The anti-American Georgian Dream regime insults President Trump while exalting communist China. Just listen to their own words and look at their actions. They are selling the country to China and blocking America from all business and trade in the country & region. MEGOBARI… https://t.co/SlJaKNdnam — Joe Wilson (@RepJoeWilson) June 5, 2025

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Minister of IDPs, Labor, Health, and Social Affairs Mikheil Sarjveladze introduced the new director to the NCDC staff, describing Irakli Purtseladze as a capable manager and an experienced professional.The Minister, along with the Deputy Director of NCDC and Irakli Purtseladze himself, inspected the centre during the visit.Since 2011, Irakli Purtseladze has worked in the private sector, holding managerial positions at Averi-Pharma. He also served as the head of Insurance Company Alpha from 2016 to 2018.

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In their statement, the Embassy emphasises that FARA raises significant concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of expression, association, and the space for media and civil society.“Georgia’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) raises concerns about restrictions on freedom of expression, freedom of association, media freedom and civil society space.The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs’ Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) calls on Georgia to stay committed to its human rights obligations & democratic principles,” the statement reads.

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“I believe it’s essential to remind everyone that Georgians are not schoolchildren taking exams. The Georgian people have already passed numerous tests in their pursuit of independence and sovereignty. Let me also remind our European colleagues, including some European Commissioners, that one of the fundamental European values is the ability to accept and respond to constructive criticism.There is a growing tendency to dismiss criticism by labelling certain arguments as anti-European. However, we base our statements on facts. For example, we possess documented evidence that extremist groups and propaganda efforts are being financed through the EU budget. These are serious issues, and we expect clear, transparent answers,” he emphasized.

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"I remember their pathos in the 1980s, the content of the discussions, the degree of injustice, unfortunately, today's European Parliament is no different from all of this. I hope that the process of recovery and changes will concern the European Parliament first. The situation we are observing in the European Parliament is very sad and disturbing, it is tragic," Irakli Kobakhidze said.Kobakhidze also noted today that the current situation in the European Parliament is very worrying and tragic.On Wednesday, June 4, the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a critical draft report on Georgia with amendments.

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"After 33 years representing the United States as a diplomat, I have made the personal decision to retire. Serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia has been the greatest honor and privilege of my entire career, and I will forever be proud of the work the tremendous U.S. government team, in Washington and here at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, has done to advance the partnership between our peoples and our countries.This is a fully personal decision. I have not been asked to return by my government.My family and I have been blessed to have experienced the incredible generosity and warmth of the Georgian people. No matter where we have traveled in this amazingly beautiful country we have been welcomed with unparalleled Georgian hospitality. We have admired the heart, soul, and passion of all Georgians. I am more certain today than ever that the core values that bind Americans and Georgians will ensure that our special partnership and friendship endures.I will continue to work hard to strengthen our ties until I depart in July", - Robin Dunnigan said.

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According to Papuashvili, parliamentary procedures to elect the new Auditor General will now commence.“Yesterday, Tsotne Kavlashvili informed me of his resignation from the position of Auditor General. He is returning to his previous role as Deputy Minister of Finance, a position he held from 2015 to 2022. Additionally, from 2013 to 2022, he served as Head of the State Treasury. I would like to nominate Giorgi Gabitashvili for the role of Auditor General,” Papuashvili stated.He emphasized the importance of the State Audit Office as a constitutional body responsible for ensuring the legality, purposefulness, and efficiency of public spending.“Effective budget management and minimizing corruption risks are among the priorities of the Parliament and the Government of Georgia. Currently, Georgia ranks among the countries with the lowest corruption indicators, even when compared to EU member states. However, our goal is for Georgia to be a global leader in this area by 2030, aiming to be in the top three. The State Audit Office plays a crucial role in establishing a system that prevents ineffective or illegal use of public funds,” Papuashvili stated.He continued: “After consulting with the teams and Mr. Gabitashvili, the decision was made to nominate him for the position. Gabitashvili has extensive experience within Georgia’s investigative system, having worked for the Prosecutor’s Office and the Ministry of Finance. Since 2013, he has served as Deputy Prosecutor General, and as of 2024, he holds the position of Prosecutor General.”Papuashvili expressed confidence that Gabitashvili’s election as Auditor General would significantly strengthen the State Audit Office and help achieve the goals set forth to the Georgian people before the elections—goals that garnered the public’s mandate.“The upcoming week will see the parliamentary procedures culminate in a vote during the plenary session,” Papuashvili added.

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According to the Ministry, the expelled individuals were citizens of Iran, India, Turkey, Turkmenistan, China, Egypt, Burundi, Kazakhstan, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iraq.“Under current legislation, the individuals have been banned from re-entering Georgia. The Migration Department is responsible for combating illegal migration, including identifying and expelling foreign citizens residing in the country without legal grounds,” the Ministry stated.

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Gela Geladze's career: 2023 - 2024 - He was the Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia; 2018 - 2023 - Head of the Mandatory Service of the Educational Institution of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia; 2016-2018 - Head of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Division; 2012-2016 - Deputy Head of the National Probation Agency of the Ministry of Corrections and Probation of Georgia; 2010-2012 - Deputy Head of the Mandatory Service of the Educational Institution of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Vice Prime Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri resigned from his position today, May 28, based on his own will.

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He criticized Wilson, claiming the congressman had long expressed contempt toward Georgia, including through actions hostile to the country. Gorduladze reiterated that Georgia has a pro-Western government rooted in democratic values, sovereignty, and national dignity.“This is exactly what Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s open letter and our team’s statements aimed to highlight. We are working to strengthen our strategic partnership with the U.S., taking steps to bring it to a qualitatively new level,” he noted.On Wednesday, May 21, at 18:45 Tbilisi time, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first statement regarding Georgia since Trump's re-election and the appointment of the new administration. He called the "Georgian Dream" "anti-American."Congressman  Joe Wilson expressed concern about the Georgian Dream party, calling it an “anti-American regime” and accusing it of rigging the October 26 elections, criminalising ties with the U.S., targeting American companies, obstructing trade through the Middle Corridor, and aligning with the Chinese Communist Party.“With that in mind, I’m really grateful that they, with the Rondeli Foundation, just released a report, indicating the control by the Chinese Communist Party now in the Republic of Georgia. And, I’d like to provide this for the record. Additionally, for 200 consecutive days, freedom-loving Georgians have heroically taken to the streets, embracing themselves in American flags and carrying posters of the president. Under your leadership, what will be done to help the State Department impose real costs on the anti-American Georgian Dream on behalf of the people of Georgia?” Joe Wilson asked Secretary Rubio.The U.S. Secretary of State responded that the U.S. foreign policy is guided by national interest.“Going back to what I’ve said earlier in my opening statement, the goal of the United States is our national interests. So, we will look at that and say, is it our national interest to have an anti-American government governing an important part of the world? And if not, we’ll take appropriate actions to impose costs on that government.That’s currently under review, and we’re looking for options and additional options. I have no announcement today specifically on what we plan to do yet, but I can tell you that that is something that’s being discussed and again, a great example of why we’re going to look to our regional bureaus, and our local office on the ground there to provide us guidance as to what are the measures that the government, the anti-American government would be most responsive to,” said Marco Rubio.

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