Georgian Foreign Ministry engages with foreign ambassadors following attempted coup
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Violence occurred on October 4, when an attempt to overthrow the government took place, was discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Giorgi Zurabashvili, the Georgian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and foreign ambassadors accredited to the country.
As reported by Imedi TV, no representative from the German Embassy attended the meeting.
However, the EU Ambassador was present at the Foreign Ministry meeting.
On October 4, large-scale protests in Tbilisi escalated into a dramatic confrontation, as a group of radical demonstrators tried to storm the presidential palace. The unrest occurred on the same day Georgia held municipal elections
Authorities detained at least five opposition figures, including Paata Burchuladze. They are now facing charges of plotting to overthrow the government - a potential offense that could carry lengthy prison sentences.
Government officials described the events as a failed coup attempt orchestrated with foreign backing. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze called the protests “an attempted overthrow of the constitutional order”.
