The promoters of the controversial foreign agent billdenounced by the Georgian opposition as a repressive instrument and which provoked massive protests, they withdrew “unconditionally” their legislative initiative, already approved at first reading by Parliament.
“First of all we must take care of the peace, tranquility and economic development of Georgia, Georgia’s progress on the path of European integration. Therefore, as responsible forces We have decided to unconditionally withdraw the bill.”announced in a joint statement the People’s Force movement and the ruling Georgian Dream party.
The two formations stressed that the “lie machine” confused part of society, since the bill was given the “false ‘Russian’ label”and its approval at first reading was interpreted as an renounces the country’s integration into Europe.
“Besides, the radical forces managed to involve part of the youth in illegal actionsto which our hero police officers responded to the highest standards,” the statement added.
Fuerza del Pueblo and Sueño Georgiano stressed that the country will continue its integration policy in Europe and announced that it would start a campaign to “explain the truth” to public opinion.
According to him Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairsmore than 130 people were arrested in tbilisi in the protests and confrontation of the last two days, in which at least 60 policemen were injured.
The latest clashes occurred this morning, when riot police cleared Rustaveli avenue, the capital’s main avenue, of barricades, where protesters burned two cars, one of them police.
Previously, the Government of USA asked to respect the right to protest after the demonstrations that took place in the streets of the capital of Georgia, tbilisiagainst foreign agent law.
“We urge the Georgian Government to respect the freedom of peaceful assembly and peaceful protest. We urge all parties to exercise restraint and avoid any escalation or violent actionrespecting the rule of law and Georgia’s democratic values,” said State Department spokesman, ned pricein a press conference.
Price showed his “support for the Georgian people and their aspirations”, as well as their universal rights, while indicating that the Government has to “reflect the aspirations of its own people”.
He also reiterated the “concern” Washington for the Foreign Agent Bills presented by tbilisias “if they become law, they would stigmatize and silence independent voices and Georgians who are dedicated to building a better future within their own communities.”
The US spokesman indicated that the approval by the “Parliament of these bills inspired by the kremlin is incompatible with the clear desire of the people of Georgia to integrate into Europe and develop democratically.
“This is an issue that has sparked a lot of debate and protest among the people of Georgia, and we think rightly so, because the implications would be significant and could be significant for the kind of relationship we want to continue to have with the Georgian Government”, he added.
“The passage of these laws, we believe, will harm Georgia’s relations with its strategic partners and endanger the Euro-Atlantic future.”Price said, adding that the country “aspires to greater integration with Europe and the European Union.”
Ned Price’s statements are added to those made from Brussels by the President of the European Council, Charles-Michelwho condemned the repression of demonstrations in Georgia and insisted that the controversy foreign agent law“is not compatible” with the acquis communautaire.
(With information from EFE and Europa Press)
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