This fact is another reminder of our concerns regarding the wiretapping- Degnan on the audio recording of "Mtavari Channel" employees

It is important for journalists to perform their professional activities without intimidation and fear and to be able to inform the public about their work, this is an extremely important part of a healthy democracy - US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan, speaking about illegal wiretapping of "Mtavari Channel" employees.

"This fact is another reminder of our concern about wiretapping, and not only in relation to journalists, but in general. That is why we advised the legislature to delay the adoption of the law on wiretapping, because it did not correspond to the best practices accepted in Europe and the world. That is why we called on the authorities , to investigate the facts when information about the wiretapping of church representatives, civil society and various individuals was spread in the press, and we called on the importance of the investigation. This is a matter of concern for everyone, we want to see a free society in Georgia that will not think that it is being wiretapped illegally.

In general, the issue of media freedom is very important for American politics. This week I had a meeting with the representatives of the Journalism Charter, we had a discussion and they talk about the problems that exist. It was about pressure, attacks, and we see this relationship in the relationship with journalists.

It is important that journalists can carry out their professional activities without intimidation and fear and be able to inform the public about their work, this is an extremely important part of a healthy democracy," said Kelly Degnan.