The United Kingdom has decided to suspend program support to the Georgian government, limit cooperation in the field of defense, and reduce engagement with representatives of the Georgian Dream government, until the backsliding from European democratic norms and freedoms is stopped, – the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of Great Britain, David Lammy, stated yesterday.
“The shocking scenes of violence against protesters and journalists by the Georgian authorities are unacceptable and must be stopped,” he said. “These actions harm Georgia’s international positions and contradict Georgia’s constitutional commitment to the European future. In view of the current events, the United Kingdom immediately suspends program support to the Government of Georgia, limits cooperation in the field of defense and reduces engagement with representatives of the “Georgian Dream” government, until the retreat from European democratic norms and freedoms is stopped. The United Kingdom will continue to stand by the people of Georgia and support their right to choose the future of their country,” the statement shared by the British Embassy reads.
