Georgian PM claims domestic NGOs were directly involved in anti-state actions

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday claimed that domestic non-governmental organisations were directly involved in anti-state actions and revolutionary processes.

Speaking to journalists, Kobakhidze said that the matter was now under investigation and emphasised that everyone was obliged to cooperate with investigators.

The PM’s remarks came after the heads of certain non-governmental organisations were summoned as witnesses for questioning at the Prosecutor General's Office, as part of an ongoing investigation into sabotage, attempted sabotage under aggravated circumstances, assistance to foreign-controlled organisations in hostile activities, and the mobilisation of funds against Georgia’s constitutional order and national security.

“As for the NGOs, we all know very well that they were directly involved in anti-state activities. This was acknowledged by the current U.S. administration as well. Through USAID, NED, and other funds, certain organizations were engaged in anti-state actions not only in Georgia but also in other countries. They were involved in revolutionary processes. The rest is a matter for the investigation, and everyone is obliged to cooperate with it”, the Prime Minister said.