"The government is defending the interests of the state in the Strasbourg Court" - said Irakli Kobakhidze about Rustavi 2 case. Irakli Kobakhidze responded to the government appeal to the European Court requesting to transfer the broadcasting company to Kibar Khalvashi. He also stated that the final decision will be taken by the Court.

According to Irakli Kobakhidze, media pluralism will be maintained in Georgia.

"This issue is the topic of discussion in the Strasbourg Court and it will make a decision. The authorities represent the interests of the state, the corresponding agencies represent the interests of the state in the Strasbourg Court and naturally act within their competence. Everything will be well in the direction of media pluralism. Since 2012 one of our main achievements is the media pluralism and media pluralism will definitely be maintained and will be provided, "said Irakli Kobakhidze.

The Ministry of Justice of Georgia asked the European Court to cancel the temporary measure against Rustavi 2, which means that the Supreme Court decision will a.utomatically enter into force.