The US Embassy in Georgia confirms the authenticity of the U.S. State Department's comment published by the agency Globalnews.ge- the embassy's press service says.
To recall, the State Department responded in writing to a question from Globalnews.ge regarding the United States' position on the current situation in Georgia.
Specifically, during a briefing, Globalnews.ge asked State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce the following question:
"Have you had any communication with the ruling party in Georgia? And if so, can you share what kind of communication exists between you now? As you know, the situation in Georgia is very serious; the Georgian people and the international community do not recognize the election results. Peaceful protesters have been detained, and an independent journalist is currently imprisoned. Considering these circumstances, what is your view on the current situation in Georgia?"
The official response received from the State Department is presented unchanged:
"We continue to assess our approach toward Georgia to advance American interests. The U.S. has clearly outlined the steps that the Georgian government can take to demonstrate its seriousness about improving relations with the United States.
Regarding the continued anti-democratic actions by the Georgian Dream government – as Vice President Vance stated in Munich, a democratic mandate cannot be obtained by censoring or imprisoning opponents, nor can it be achieved by disregarding the core electorate’s position on who should be part of our shared society.
For 33 years, the United States has been a partner of Georgia and the Georgian people, and throughout this time, we have been a strong supporter of Georgia’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity," the statement from the State Department reads, as published by the outlet.
