Blinken: U.S. Suspends $95 Million Aid to Georgia Over Anti-Democratic Actions

Jul 31, 2024, 02:39 PM

The United States has announced a suspension of more than $95 million in financial assistance to the government of Georgia. This decision, confirmed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, comes in response to the recent passage of a controversial 'foreign agents' law in Georgia, which has been widely criticized as an effort to suppress government critics. The suspension follows a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation due to anti-democratic actions by the Georgian government. The U.S. has deemed the actions of the Georgian government as incompatible with membership in the European Union (EU) and NATO. Despite the suspension, the U.S. will continue to support programs benefiting the Georgian people, including initiatives to promote democracy, rule of law, independent media, and economic development.