NewsGeorgia seeks to reset ties with EU, USA amid tensions

Georgia seeks to reset ties with EU, USA amid tensions

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, has announced his readiness to resume relations with the EU and the US. This declaration followed the swearing-in of President Mikheil Kavelashvili. The opposition remains at odds with the government.

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobachidze, on the day of the inauguration of the new president, declared "new relations with the European Union."
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobachidze, on the day of the inauguration of the new president, declared "new relations with the European Union."
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The Prime Minister stated that his government is prepared to "reset relations" with the European Union and the United States. This announcement was made on Sunday, right after the inauguration of the new President, Mikheil Kavelashvili. Kobachidze emphasized the need for improvement in current international relations.

Kobakhidze noted that renewing ties with the EU and the US hinges on three key conditions, which, he believes, will bring "stability in the region." The first condition was completing the parliamentary elections, which have concluded, and a government is in place. The second involves the presidential elections in the US, with the inauguration set for January 20th. In three weeks, this will present a new reality. The third condition is the end of the war in Ukraine," Kobakhidze elaborated.

New relations between Georgia and the EU: The Prime Minister sets three conditions

The opposition in Georgia remains in conflict with the government, boycotting parliamentary sessions and not recognizing the election results. They are demanding new parliamentary elections due to alleged manipulation in the recent ones. The Prime Minister described the opposition's actions as "self-destructive."

The United States has imposed sanctions on the founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, accusing him of actions that benefit Russia. This is part of a broader response by Washington to Georgia's shift away from Western integration.

The European Union is considering imposing visa sanctions on Georgian diplomats. This proposal is in response to the repression of protesters and media in Georgia.

The decision on this matter does not require unanimity. This means that opposition from Hungary will not block its implementation.

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