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US senators call on Georgia to withdraw the bill on “foreign agents”

A group of US senators sent a letter to the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, in which they expressed deep concern about the new draft law on “foreign agents”. The senators warned that if the bill becomes law, they will be forced to seek a change in US policy toward Georgia.

A bipartisan group of the US Senate sent a letter to the Prime Minister of Georgia on April 26, expressing deep concern and warning the Prime Minister that if the newly introduced bill on foreign agents becomes law, they will be forced to seek a change in US policy towards Georgia., the message says edition of Georgia Online.

The letter, signed by 14 senators, is the US Senate’s strongest statement yet on the bill. Senators are calling on the Georgian government to withdraw a bill that, in their opinion, jeopardizes relations between the United States and Georgia.

They also warn of the possibility of introducing sanctions against individuals, ending direct government funding and expanding visa restrictions.

US senators reject claims by Georgia’s ruling party “Georgian Dream” that the law “about foreign agents” is similar to the American law “FARA”.

 

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