Georgian PM slams foreign diplomats for meddling in country's internal politics

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has accused certain ambassadors of "rudely interfering" in the country’s internal affairs, stating that such actions violate diplomatic conventions. 

“There were very hard processes, very hard facts. Specific ambassadors tried, and some of them are still trying, to rudely interfere in Georgia's internal affairs, which, among other things, contradicts specific conventions limiting the activities of foreign diplomats," Kobakhidze told reporters, Caliber.Az reports via Georgian media.

His comments follow Vice Speaker of Parliament Thea Tsulukiani’s statement that the Georgian authorities intend to put an end to what she called the “dictatorship” of Western embassies and local NGOs in the country’s politics. She specifically criticized the US embassy and others, saying they have done little to reduce polarization in Georgia.

Kobakhidze attributed this interference to what he referred to as the "Deep State," an alleged network of powerful figures exerting influence on US and EU politicians.

“There are certain ambassadors who follow the instructions of the 'Deep State,” he claimed. “This in our country should be put an end to once and for all. Thank God, unlike the situation a few years ago, today no one has the ability to openly interfere in our internal affairs. Laws are written in the Parliament of Georgia, laws are implemented in the Government of Georgia. This is how a sovereign government should act.”

The ruling Georgian Dream party often refers to the "Deep State" as a "global war party" — a term it uses to describe certain foreign forces it believes wield significant influence over Western governments. 

Kobakhidze reaffirmed that Georgia’s government will make all decisions independently, prioritizing national interests above external pressures.

“In the future, all decisions will be made by the Georgian government independently, exclusively in accordance with the national interests of the country,” he said.

His comments come against the backdrop of mass protests in December 2024 after the government suspended EU accession talks until 2028. The move followed the European Parliament’s rejection of Georgia’s October 26 parliamentary election results due to “significant irregularities.” The decision sparked demonstrations across Tbilisi and other cities, with protesters waving EU flags and demanding new elections. A delegation from the European Parliament even joined pro-EU demonstrators in denouncing the government’s decision.

By Tamilla Hasanova