We urge the government not to proceed with this legislation. Such a statement made today the US Ambassador to Georgia, while talking about the “foreign agents” law.

“We have not given up on our efforts, and we urge the government not to proceed with this legislation. The United States, the UN, the EU, the Council of Europe, and many friends of Georgia have all expressed deep concerns about this legislation that will likely stigmatize civil society, that will likely silence independent media and dissenting voices, just as similar legislation has done in Russia and other countries like Russia.

So, we are urging the Parliament to reconsider this legislation. It is not necessary. There is ample transparency regarding how foreign assistance is used here. This legislation truly will have the devastating impact of stopping Georgian organizations and groups who are doing good work to help other Georgians in need throughout this country. This legislation is not needed, and we urge the Parliament to please reconsider, and withdraw this legislation. It is not necessary, and it is not in Georgia’s best interest”, - said Kelly Degnan.