Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia 

The U.S. ambassador today issued a statement that high-ranking officials from the Georgian government were offered an invitation to visit the U.S., but Georgia declined. It is important to clarify that the Prime Minister of Georgia received the invitation on condition of temporarily halting discussions on the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence. The U.S. ambassador was explained that stipulating any condition for a visit contradicts the spirit of partnership, which should be built on mutual respect and trust.