The Georgian prime minister stressed that criticism of the government, which is due to its unwillingness to join anti-Russian sanctions, will not change this position.
Georgia is certain in its decision not to engage in economic sanctions against Russia, the head of the Georgian government, Irakli Garibashvili, reports Interfax-Ukraine.
The Georgian prime minister stressed that criticism of the government, which is due to its unwillingness to join anti-Russian sanctions, will not change this position.
“No one will force me to change this decision. What is acceptable for the national interest of our country and the interest of the people, I will just pursue such a policy … There are no economic sanctions from Georgia,” he said. said Garibashvili. journalists on Sunday.
He assured that such a position is dictated by the desire to “conduct in accordance with the interests of our country, of our people.” According to him, Georgia supports Ukraine at the political level, in all formats and sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
As before, in his comments, he avoided condemning the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine.
“We want peace, stability and development. This is what our country needs now. No one needs war. And to prevent war, any leader of the country – a patriot must do everything possible,” Garibashvili explained. vaguely.
He also does not accept the participation of volunteers in the battles in Ukraine.
Recall that former Georgia President Salome Zurabishvili said that Georgia had imposed all the financial sanctions against Russia launched by Western countries.
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Source: korrespondent