Georgian PM: political activities in Georgia cannot be funded from abroad

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday said political activities in Georgia cannot be funded from abroad, as this is a constitutional standard not only in Georgia but in any democratic country.

In his remarks, Kobakhidze emphasised that it was important for investigative bodies to examine all facts related to foreign-funded interference in political, democratic, and electoral processes, as well as the promotion of radicalism in the country.

“For years, NGOs have been funded from abroad, and during this time they were engaged in revolutionary and radical processes, directly aligned with the collective United National Movement and the radical opposition. They used foreign financing for political purposes. Political financing from abroad is unacceptable in Georgia. This is a constitutional standard, not only in our country but in any democracy. Therefore, it is crucial that investigations look into all cases involving external funding aimed at influencing political, democratic, or electoral processes, especially those supporting radicalism in Georgia”, the PM said.