Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday identified what he described as the “deep state” and the “informal influences” of the “Global War Party” as the primary obstacles in the relationship between Georgia and the United States.
In an interview with Imedi TV, Kobakhidze stated that the challenges facing global peace—citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine—are the result of policies driven by these powerful, hidden forces. “If peace has been disturbed in multiple countries, including in Ukraine, our friendly country that is being devastated, this is deep state policy,” he asserted.
He emphasized that improving ties between Georgia and the US was “absolutely realistic,” but only if these alleged forces were overcome. “Many people are looking at the new [Trump] administration with hope, and, primarily, these hopes are linked to its ambitious goal of defeating the deep state,” Kobakhidze noted.
The Prime Minister also reiterated his government’s commitment to a “qualitative reset” of the US-Georgian partnership, advocating for a fresh start. He proposed renewing the strategic partnership with the US from a “clean slate,” alongside a concrete roadmap to guide the relationship moving forward.
Kobakhidze said he seeks a genuine strategic partnership that produces tangible results for both countries. “For years, we had a strategic partnership on paper, but it did not yield any tangible results,” he stated, adding that his government seeks to ensure the renewed partnership is linked to specific, measurable outcomes.
By Team GT
