"We are concerned about the context of the accusation and the timing of the execution," - the US Embassy in Georgia responded to the accusations against Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze.
The statement of the embassy emphasizes that the US supports the project of the Port of Anaklia which is an important source of the US investment in Georgia.
"We are closely observing the development of the criminal prosecutions against Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze, co-founders of TBC Bank by the Prosecutor General"s Office of Georgia.We share our concern about the context of the accusation and the timing of the execution. An impartial and transparent legal system that is free from political influence has vital importance for the Georgia"s western integration and foreign investment. We continue to support the project of the Port of Anaklia which is an important source of American investment in Georgia and has the potential to support the country"s economic growth," - the statement of the US Embassy.