
US Secretary of State Rubio appears to call Georgian government ‘anti-American’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the comment in response to a question from an outspoken opponent of Georgian Dream, Representative Joe Wilson.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the comment in response to a question from an outspoken opponent of Georgian Dream, Representative Joe Wilson.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed disappointment that there have not been high-level talks or communication with the US.
OtarParskhataldze was sanctioned by the US in relation to Russia’s ‘malign influence on Georgia’ and is believed to be linked to Bidzina Ivanishvili.
The act must still be passed by the Senate and signed by the president to become law.
The move came despite the US having trade surpluses with all three countries.
The ruling party has consistently stated their hopes of a reset in relations with the US after officially winning in the parliamentary elections.
The bill still has several remaining legislative steps before it can become law.