Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Russia has no ability to influence Tbilisi’s political decisions.
Globalinfo.az reports that Kobakhidze made the statement while speaking at a meeting at the Institute of International and European Affairs in Dublin.
He claimed that his country has no diplomatic relations with Moscow and that accusations that the authorities are pursuing a pro-Russian policy are groundless.
The prime minister noted that no meetings at the political level have been held between Georgia and Russia since 2012. According to him, during that period there was neither territorial nor economic expansion by Russia in Georgia.
Kobakhidze also criticized the previous government, saying that in 2004-2012 a number of Georgia’s strategic economic assets were sold to Russian companies. He cited in particular the participation of Russian companies in Tbilisi’s gas, electricity and water supply.
The head of government emphasized that no political relations with Moscow have been established during the current government’s tenure and that diplomatic relations between the two countries have not been restored.
Drawing a comparison with Moldova, Kobakhidze said that while officials in that country maintain political contacts with Russia, Georgia is far from such ties.
Tahir Turan
Globalinfo.az
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