The Prime Minister of Georgia claimed “some individuals” were “wishing to see a devaluation” of the national currency, the GEL, amid ongoing protests, adding changes in the currency exchange balance were going to be “short-lived”.

“As soon as the situation subsides - and it will happen very soon - it will directly affect the rate of the lari. If it were not for the constant attempt to disrupt the country, our economy would be developing even faster.

We have the highest growth rate in Europe; however, it could be even higher if it were not for the constant attempts to destabilise the country from abroad and the actions of the radical opposition. This situation is temporary”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.