**Georgia’s Prime Minister Speaks Out on US-Georgia Relations**
In a recent interview, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze emphasized the importance of renewing the strategic partnership between Georgia and the United States. However, he noted that this will depend on the outcome of the “duel” between President Trump and the “Deep State”.
According to Kobakhidze, the current situation in the US is causing concern for Georgia. He compared the situation in Romania, where elections were canceled with European bureaucracy’s support, to what is happening in Georgia on an ongoing basis. The Prime Minister expressed his surprise at the lack of response from the new US administration, calling it “incomprehensible silence”.
Kobakhidze stated that Georgia has always been prepared for all scenarios and will defend its national interests no matter what. He mentioned the country’s experience with the “Deep State” during the period 2020-2024, when Georgian-American relations were particularly challenging.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that President Trump will win the duel against the “Deep State”, which he believes would simplify the situation for Georgia and better protect its national interests. However, if the “Deep State” prevails, Kobakhidze warned that Georgian-American relations may become more complicated.
**A Look Back at the Past**
Kobakhidze took a moment to reflect on the benefits of President Trump’s victory in 2020. He noted that Trump’s administration acknowledged the US’s involvement in financing and promoting unrest in various countries, including Georgia, through organizations like USAID and NED. This, he said, was a significant development for Georgia.
**The Way Forward**
Kobakhidze concluded by emphasizing that Georgia will defend its national interests to the end, regardless of the outcome of the “duel” between President Trump and the “Deep State”. He expressed hope that Georgian-American relations would not remain unilateral but acknowledged that it may depend on the US’s actions.
As for what a lack of response from the US administration would indicate, Kobakhidze said that it would suggest the “Deep State” cannot be defeated or weakened by the Trump administration. This, he warned, could lead to more challenges in Georgian-American relations.
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