Georgian FM: allegations of anti-Western or anti-European rhetoric part of coordinated propaganda campaign

Georgian foreign minister Maka Botchorishvili on Wednesday dismissed allegations that the government was using anti-Western or anti-European rhetoric, describing such claims as part of a coordinated propaganda campaign aimed at undermining the country’s national interests.

During an interpellation session in Parliament, Botchorishvili noted that the allegations represent a continuation of orchestrated campaigns, including what she characterised as deliberate foreign information manipulation and interference directed against Georgia.

She added that these efforts are designed to damage the country’s national interests and weaken its legitimate authorities.

Botchorishvili stated that the ministry has compiled an extensive collection of resolutions, documents, and public statements authored by foreign politicians - including European figures - as well as international organisations, civil society activists, and, at times, diplomats. She argued that many of these materials are critical of the government elected by Georgian citizens and constitute, in her view, attacks on the country’s legitimate leadership.

“In this situation, responsive statements should not be labeled as anti-European or anti-Western rhetoric”, the foreign minister said. “You will not find any official statement that could be qualified in such a way”.

She added that the government considers its positions to be a legitimate defence of Georgia’s national interests.