Georgian opposition media disrupt Orban's briefing With interjections, questions

During a briefing in Tbilisi, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban faced significant interruptions from representatives of Georgian opposition media and Western journalists.

Journalists from the opposition Georgian TV channel Mtavari Arkhi and Bloomberg attempted to pose questions without using a microphone, leading to a chaotic exchange as they interrupted each other and Orban, Caliber.Az reports citing Russian media.

The journalists reportedly pressed Orban on criticisms he has faced from the European Union, particularly in light of his visit to Georgia.

Upon arriving in Tbilisi on October 28, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Georgia does not need unnecessary instructions from the European Union.

This visit follows the parliamentary elections held in Georgia on October 26, where nearly 20 parties competed for seats in the 150-member legislature. The ruling Georgian Dream party, which has been in power for 12 consecutive years, secured victory with 54.3 per cent of the vote. Several opposition parties boycotted the elections, and the Coalition for Change declined both parliamentary seats and state funding.

Earlier, Orban praised the Georgian government for successfully steering the country away from becoming a "second Ukraine."

By Vafa Guliyeva