Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee / member of the Temporary Investigative Commission, was questioned at the Prosecutor`s Office regarding the opening of a checkpoint in the village of Chorchana.

Aleksandre Tabatadze was asked by journalists why he was raising the issue now.

"How can we talk about motivation when it concerns the territorial integrity of our country? What difference does it make if it`s been six years?

Of course, we responded. But when it comes to state security, we couldn`t speak about it publicly then, and I still can`t today. There was a real threat of escalation - and we saw the consequences.

Under this government, two checkpoints were established. In 2012, a permanent checkpoint was set up in Zardiaantkari [Gori district], but it was coordinated with all relevant agencies, international organizations, and partners. No problems arose afterwards, and no occupation lines were shifted. Another checkpoint was established in Perevi [Sachkhere district], also in full coordination", - said Aleksandre Tabatadze.