Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has denounced the opposition’s recent appeal to EU foreign ministers as “Soviet-era treason,” accusing them of undermining the country’s European integration and progress.
During a government session on Monday, Kobakhidze criticised the letter sent by opposition leaders, which reportedly urged the suspension of Georgia’s EU integration process, the freezing of €120 million in funding, and a halt to communication between Brussels and Georgian authorities.
“This appeal is reminiscent of Sergo Orjonikidze’s infamous message to Moscow in 1921, [where he celebrated the Bolshevik takeover of Georgia]. However, this time, the treachery is directed at Brussels,” Kobakhidze said.
Kobakhidze argued that the opposition was exposing its true intentions. “The radical opposition shows its face daily, and the public is taking note. Even the 785,000 citizens who supported them will eventually reconsider their choices and back the country’s rightful development path,” he said.
He announced the new composition of the Georgian government, along with its four-year program, will be presented to parliament for a vote of confidence on November 25.
“Next Monday, the government composition will be submitted to the Parliament of Georgia for a confidence vote,” Kobakhidze said. “Along with this, we will also present the four-year government program. It is crucial that every detail is finalised. I ask all ministries and ministers to ensure that everything is in order, as this will be essential for our ambitious plans.”
Kobakhidze outlined the government’s key objective of advancing the country’s development over the next four years, with the program providing the roadmap for achieving this goal.
“The program reflects our vision for Georgia’s future. We must move the country to a completely different stage of development, and this requires daily effort to fulfil all the tasks ahead,” he added.
He further claimed the “radical opposition is facing an increasingly difficult situation” and that the weakening of the opposition was “essential” for the country’s progress.
