The suspension of aid intended for the government of Georgia by the United States will not affect the Institute of Earth Sciences or the National Seismic Monitoring Center at Ilia State University. According to Tea Godoladze, the institute's director, an additional clarification on this issue has been received.
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"We received an additional clarification that the $95 million aid intended for the Government of Georgia from the United States has been suspended.
However, this does not affect our institution, as the USA understands the importance of maintaining the security of the people and the country. Therefore, they do not question the smooth operation of an institution vital to the citizens of Georgia and other countries.
That’s why I appreciate this country so much. For 25 years, we have worked together to build seismic infrastructure not only for Georgia but also for the region. I am confident that they will never abandon Georgia in times of trouble," Tea Godoladze wrote on social media.
Two days ago, a scientist mistakenly reported that US aid to the institute was also halted because Ilia State University is a state institution. In a Facebook post, Tea Godoladze clarified that over 25 years, many projects funded by the Americans have been implemented, including the updating of seismic hazard maps and the maintenance and storage of monitoring systems.
Following the adoption of the Russian law on foreign agents by the Georgian Dream party, the US began a comprehensive review of its relations with Georgia. On July 31, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the US had suspended more than $95 million in aid that would have directly benefited the Georgian government. This amount includes funding for the Lugar Laboratory and the National Center for Disease Control. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that they could not identify "the essence of this money."
