Elizabeth Rood - Now is an Important Moment for Georgia's Democratic Path

“Congress is the legislative branch of the US, therefore, we recommend you to appeal to it for detailed information,” US Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Rood stated in response to Congressman Markwayne Mullin’s letter to PM Gakharia.

“I would like to underline the great progress Georgia has made, but now is a very important moment on Georgia’s democratic path, in particular the political dialogue that is taking place with the support of the United States, the European Union and the Council of Europe. This is a very good opportunity for the ruling party and the opposition parties to reach an agreement, make some concessions and get the best model for the development of the country and democracy,” Rood emphasized.

CDA Rood added that “electoral reform should envisage the OSCE/ODIHR recommendations.”

“Also, it is important that the investigation, the accusation or the trial should be free from political influence, as this will further strengthen the protection of human rights, as well as promote an attractive investment climate and at the same time, strengthen our common values,” she said.

By B.Alexishvili