What we were saying was complete true, USAID funds were being used to finance very heavy activities in our country – Prime Minister

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Prime Minister of Georgia pays tribute to the heroes of Shindisi

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What we were saying was complete true, USAID funds were being used to finance very heavy activities in our country – Prime Minister

25-12-2025 17:51

The Prime Minister of Georgia responds to the recent statement of the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio [about the USAID funds].

"What we have been saying for so many years and what were called pro-Russian statements, is being spoken about today by an official representative of the country that itself financed such projects.

Accordingly, everything should be clear to the public. What we were saying was the absolute truth, USAID funds were used to finance very heavy activities in our country", - said Irakli Kobakhidze.

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