We explained all the details related to this [Foreign Influence Transparency Act]. If there are any remarks, we are once again ready for discussion, and I have confirmed this readiness to Mr. O’Brien, – said the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze.
Kobakhidze claimed that “a lot of things became clear to O’Brien regarding everything that is happening around the country and what happened in these bilateral relations during the past three years”.
He noted that the conversation at the meeting touched on the bilateral relations between Georgia and the US, during which he once again confirmed his desire and readiness to take as much care as possible to deepen bilateral relations.
“We had a much longer meeting with O’Brien than planned, it was scheduled for 1 hour and lasted two and a half hours. It was a very sincere meeting. We spoke frankly about all the issues related to Georgia-US bilateral relations. They talked about the processes that took place in our country during the past 3 years. We explained everything to Mr. O’Brien, once again confirmed our desire and readiness to do our best to deepen bilateral relations. This is a desire. The main thing is to get a proper and fair attitude from the other side. If there is such an attitude, we will achieve success in the development of bilateral relations.
“We also talked about the Foreign Influence Transparency Act. We explained all the details related to this law. If there are any comments, we are again open to discussion, and I have confirmed this to Mr. O’Brien.
“I think that a lot has become clear regarding everything that is happening around our country and what has been happening in these bilateral relations for the past three years. We are ready to take care of the deepening of bilateral relations, which I personally confirmed to O’Brien,” Kobakhidze noted.
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