I think that when in Tbilisi they understood the West's true goals with their country, they have learned that the prerequisite for Georgia's prosperity is not confrontation with Russia, but cooperation, - said the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.
She once again spoke about the possibilities of political dialogue with Georgia and said that if Tbilisi is ready for this, they will not avoid a substantive conversation in Moscow.
The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry added that it seems that the Georgian side is also interested in constructive relations with Russia.
In addition, according to Zakharova, "relations with Russia are one of the key factors in the unprecedented growth of the Georgian economy." In her assessment, relations with Georgia have a natural character, and not artificially imposed, because Russia "does not use Western practices."
“I will repeat once again that we have very close historical ties. Given this, despite political disagreements on certain points, we encourage the development of bilateral cooperation. It seems that the Georgian side is also interested in constructive relations with Russia.
Relations with our country are one of the key factors in the unprecedented growth of the Georgian economy. I would like to note that our relations with Georgia have a natural character, and not artificially imposed by someone on someone. We do not use Western practices…
As for political dialogue, I can repeat that if and when they are ready for it in Tbilisi, Moscow will not avoid a substantive conversation. The line of refusal to engage in dialogue with Russia, as well as the tragic events of 2008, is part of the legacy of the criminal and reckless Saakashvili regime. It is probably difficult for Georgia to rationally explain such an approach. I think that when in Tbilisi they understood the West's true goals with their country, they have learned that the prerequisite for Georgia's prosperity is not confrontation with Russia, but cooperation," Maria Zakharova responded to Nikoloz Mzhavanadze at the briefing on March 25.
