**British Ambassador’s Statement Sparks Controversy in Georgia**
The British Embassy in Georgia has come under fire from the country’s Speaker of Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili. In a statement, the embassy said that the ruling party “Georgian Dream” had distanced itself from Euro-Atlantic cooperation, yet the threat from Russia persisted.
However, Mr. Papuashvili took issue with the language used in the statement, saying it was inappropriate to refer to the host government as if it were a separate entity from the Georgian people. He also expressed concern that the British Embassy seemed more interested in criticizing the ruling party than addressing legitimate questions about its own actions.
**Questions About Funding**
Specifically, Mr. Papuashvili wants answers about why the British Embassy supported certain organizations that have been accused of promoting extremist agendas and disrupting local government elections. These groups, including “Euronats”, “Tabula”, and “Nats” Gia Japaridze, have been criticized for their role in undermining Georgia’s sovereignty.
The British Embassy had stated that it supports Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, but Mr. Papuashvili is skeptical of this claim given the embassy’s apparent support for these organizations.
**A Call for Transparency**
Mr. Papuashvili’s statement suggests that he wants greater transparency from the British Embassy about its actions in Georgia. He believes that the ambassador should be accountable to the Georgian people, rather than simply issuing statements that criticize the ruling party.
This controversy comes at a time when tensions between Russia and the West are running high. The role of international organizations and diplomats in supporting or undermining local governments is becoming increasingly important.
As we continue to monitor this situation, it’s clear that the British Embassy’s statement has sparked a heated debate in Georgia about the country’s relationships with Western powers and its own sovereignty.
