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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 9th 2024 at 15:21 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Lammy stated that the UK will immediately halt programmatic support for the Georgian government, restrict defense cooperation, and limit interactions with representatives of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

The UK has imposed restrictions on its relationship with Georgia following a crackdown on anti-government protests in Tbilisi. The Georgian parliament passed a controversial "foreign agents" law, which critics argue mirrors oppressive Russian legislation and could hinder Georgia's path to EU membership. This law requires organizations receiving more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents, sparking widespread protests. In response, the UK has decided to limit high-level bilateral contacts, reduce support for Georgia's EU integration, and pause certain aid programs. The UK Foreign Office expressed concerns over the Georgian government's actions, including violence against peaceful protesters and the arrest of civil society leaders, urging Georgia to reverse its course to maintain its European aspirations.

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