2016-05-31
I support the idea of Rustavi 2 remaining unaltered with Nikoloz Gvaramia as its director. This does not pose threat to us, - Prime Minister mentioned in his conversation with the journalists in Bordeaux while addressing the topic.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili reasserted his unwillingness to see changed "Rustavi 2", since this would evoke large number of speculations, particularly, during the pre-election period. However, the government cannot interfere with the judicial processes.
"Judiciary system is a judiciary system. Court decides the property related dispute, which is of purely civil nature and we are not allowed to interfere with this process. I would like to reassert my willingness to ensure that no one can speculate on this topic. However, I cannot tell you whether the changes are likely to occur or not. Nonetheless, I am not willing to see any change. Notwithstanding the fact that I may feel resentment, discontent if certain achievements are not duly covered and sometimes, only negative news is feature - this is a normal democratic process and as a Prime Minister, I cannot have claims against a private TV Company," - Giorgi Kvirikashvili noted.
The insulting statements made by the Director General of Rustavi 2 against the judiciary and institutions are absolutely inacceptable for the Prime Minister.
"I will not elaborate on his statements against the Prime Minister. We are a free country and everything is admissible. On the other hand, the society observes these developments. Creator of the events of 2007 shall not have such kind of demeanor. Unfortunately, this is the manner he selected to communicate in" - Prime Minister noted.
Prime Minister's Press Office