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Kobakhidze claims “Deep State” and global influences are barriers to US-Georgian relations

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze

31 January 2025 14:13 (UTC +04:00)

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday identified what he described as the “deep state” and the “informal influences” of the “Global War Party” as the primary obstacles in the relationship between Georgia and the United States, APA reports citing Georgia Today.

The Prime Minister also reiterated his government’s commitment to a “qualitative reset” of the US-Georgian partnership, advocating for a fresh start. He proposed renewing the strategic partnership with the US from a “clean slate,” alongside a concrete roadmap to guide the relationship moving forward.

Kobakhidze said he seeks a genuine strategic partnership that produces tangible results for both countries. “For years, we had a strategic partnership on paper, but it did not yield any tangible results,” he stated, adding that his government seeks to ensure the renewed partnership is linked to specific, measurable outcomes.