In order to return to the right path, the first step should be taken by the Government of Georgia, we are waiting for its proposals, – American senator, Jeanne Shaheen shared in a statement on her visit to Georgia.
“In light of the increasingly aggressive actions of authoritarian nations like Russia, which invaded Georgia 16 years ago, it is important that we reaffirm the United States’ strong support for the right of the Georgian people to have a country that can determine its own future.” “During the meetings with government officials and civil society organizations, we once again committed to support the aspirations of the Georgian people towards European integration – but we also stated that we will not be inactive in the face of democratic backsliding and false statements aimed at the United States,” the senator said.
She claimed that the first step to return to the right path should be taken by the Government of Georgia.
“We need to see free and fair elections and a good-faith effort to repeal the Foreign Agents Act, which is doing more harm than good to the country as we move forward with our EU membership agenda.” The first step to return to the right path should be taken by the government of Georgia, and we are waiting for its proposals”, says the senator.
The senator arrived in Georgia on August 9. She held a meeting with the representatives of the Georgian Government, the opposition and the non-governmental sector.
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