Tina Khidasheli, former Defence Minister of Georgia and current Chair of the Civil Idea NGO, expressed concerns on Monday regarding recent actions taken by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to convene ambassadors over a foreign transparency bill. Khidasheli criticized the move, suggesting it displayed a lack of comprehension of fundamental principles.

She interpreted the decision as an effort to expunge negative records associated with the ruling party, Georgian Dream, and underscored the Prime Minister's "failure" to engage in constructive dialogue, instead opting to incite political debates with the Western world.

"This display of ignorance is unacceptable," Khidasheli remarked. "It reflects poorly on our nation when our leader either fails to grasp or deliberately disregards basic rules. Even leaders like Putin or Lukashenko would refrain from such reckless statements."

In response to Kobakhidze's invitation for discussions on the Transparency of Foreign Influence bill, several ambassadors, including Robin Dunnigan of the US, Pawel Herczynski of the European Union, and Mark Clayton of the UK, met with him at the government administration on Monday.

During the meeting, Kobakhidze emphasized that the proposed bill aimed to ensure transparency by requiring non-governmental organizations and relevant media outlets to annually disclose their finances. He defended the law, stating that it aligned with basic legal principles and promoted accountability.

Asserting the government's commitment to openness, Kobakhidze reiterated willingness to engage in dialogue to address any concerns raised by Georgian society and international partners, the government press office reported.