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Georgian law on foreign influence: UK statement

Minister for Europe Nusrat Ghani has opposed Georgian Parliament support for a Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Nusrat Ghani MP
• Published: 14 May 2024

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UK Minister for Europe, Nusrat Ghani Said:

The scenes in Georgia are shocking 바카라 사이트“ and as friends of Georgia we call for calm and restraint on all sides.

Today the Georgian Parliament again voted in support of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence. Like our partners, the UK strongly opposes the introduction of this legislation.

This draft law and the accompanying orchestrated intimidation of protestors are not in line with the democratic values of a NATO aspirant country and fundamentally risk derailing Georgia바카라 사이트™s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.  

As I said to the Georgian Ambassador when we spoke earlier today, we are watching with deep concern. I now urge the 바카라 사이트 of Georgia to change course and withdraw this legislation.바카라 사이트™

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Published 14 May 2024