US says 'deeply concerned' by Georgia's 'foreign influence' bill

John Kirby, United States National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications

© APA | John Kirby, United States National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications

# 02 May 2024 19:46 (UTC +04:00)

The United States voiced concern Thursday over Georgia's "foreign influence" bill, APA reports citing AFP.

"We are deeply concerned by this legislation, what it could do in terms of stifling dissent and free speech," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.

"There's a vibrant civil society there, which, as in any country, serves as a critical check on government overreach," he said.

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