President Mikheil Kavelashvili has accused “forces organized by foreign intelligence services” of orchestrating yesterday’s unrest near the Presidential Administration and calling on citizens to overthrow the government. He warned that such actions will face a “particularly harsh response” from state institutions.
“Everyone who called for an overthrow, violence, and toppling must know they will face strict punishment. This is the demand of society, and I urge all state institutions to act firmly in such manifestations,” Kavelashvili stated at a briefing.
He claimed that the destruction of property around the Presidential Administration — including the burning of a surrounding fence, which he described as a city landmark frequented by citizens and tourists — was part of a coordinated plan. “These forces, organized by foreign intelligence services, called on Georgia’s citizens yesterday to overthrow the government, and this will not go unpunished,” he emphasized.
Kavelashvili also praised law enforcement for maintaining what he called a “high standard of professionalism” during the unrest. He underlined that since the restoration of independence, Georgian society has repeatedly shown its determination to reject violent attempts at regime change, pointing to what he described as strong civic participation in recent elections.
“I believe in our people and our country — that these destructive attempts will remain in the past. The wise Georgian people will not allow anyone to change the government in Georgia through violent means,” he concluded.
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