The News in Brief
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
US Anti-Corruption Coordinator Richard Nephew Meets with Georgia's NGOs
Richard Nephew, the United States Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption, held a meeting with representatives from non-governmental organizations operating in Georgia.
Nephew will also meet with representatives from the government, the anti-corruption bureau, and investigative agencies in Georgia.
According to representatives from the civil sector, it is crucial that a high-ranking official from the State Department first meets with them and listens to the information directly from their perspective. NGOs discussed both the Gharibashvili charter and the operations of major Chinese companies in Georgia with Richard Nephew.
"Today, a new component is introduced in the form of Chinese companies, which pose serious risks to the country's security. Therefore, when we talk about corruption in Georgia, it is no longer just a matter of give and take, which is inherently bad. Instead, it remains at a low level - the issues being discussed today refer to strategic corruption that will affect the country's security.
Yesterday, I mentioned that the government of Georgia gave us a wonderful gift with SinoHydro. We can communicate this directly to him and conclude the conversation, as it highlights how things can go wrong with just one wrong decision," said Khidasheli, the chairperson of Civil Idea.
Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili Meets with Iranian Counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili, held an introductory meeting with his counterpart from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, during the Davos World Economic Forum. This information has been disseminated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting emphasized the good neighborly relations established over the years between Georgia and Iran.
The ministers reviewed issues related to bilateral relations, including trade and economic ties between the countries, the positive potential of enhancing people-to-people contacts, and cooperation in the fields of culture, education, and tourism.
The conversation also touched on the situation and challenges in the region, with a particular focus on the need for sustainable and stable development.
US Anti-Corruption Coordinator Richard Nephew Meets with Georgia's NGOs
Nephew will also meet with representatives from the government, the anti-corruption bureau, and investigative agencies in Georgia.
According to representatives from the civil sector, it is crucial that a high-ranking official from the State Department first meets with them and listens to the information directly from their perspective. NGOs discussed both the Gharibashvili charter and the operations of major Chinese companies in Georgia with Richard Nephew.
"Today, a new component is introduced in the form of Chinese companies, which pose serious risks to the country's security. Therefore, when we talk about corruption in Georgia, it is no longer just a matter of give and take, which is inherently bad. Instead, it remains at a low level - the issues being discussed today refer to strategic corruption that will affect the country's security.
Yesterday, I mentioned that the government of Georgia gave us a wonderful gift with SinoHydro. We can communicate this directly to him and conclude the conversation, as it highlights how things can go wrong with just one wrong decision," said Khidasheli, the chairperson of Civil Idea.
Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili Meets with Iranian Counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
The meeting emphasized the good neighborly relations established over the years between Georgia and Iran.
The ministers reviewed issues related to bilateral relations, including trade and economic ties between the countries, the positive potential of enhancing people-to-people contacts, and cooperation in the fields of culture, education, and tourism.
The conversation also touched on the situation and challenges in the region, with a particular focus on the need for sustainable and stable development.