"If you ask a question for a rhetorical answer..." State Security vs. Mtavari Channel and the position of Prime Minister

The regulatory framework does not allow anyone to interfere in editorial policy from a political point of view ... If you ask a question for rhetorical answer, my answer is this

Giorgi Gakharia responded to a question about a report published by the State Security regarding the Mtavari channel and said that in the country the media were free and no one interfered with their activities.

The opposition has a different viewpoint. Opponents of the government point to obvious political interests in the investigation of sabotage and say the aim is to intimidate and silence critical media and respondents.

The ongoing investigation into sabotage based on one aired story is a direct pressure on both media and political opponents of the Georgian Dream,- said Zaal Udumashvili.