Georgia open to discussing foreign agent law opposed by Europe - Georgian PM

TBILISI. Dec 20 (Interfax) - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset have discussed laws adopted in Georgia that have drawn objections from European institutions, as well as the detentions of protesters in Georgia.

"We are open to discussing the adopted laws, particularly the law on transparency of foreign influence. If we hear arguments explaining why there's something negative in this law, we are prepared for cooperation, including with Council of Europe institutions," Kobakhidze said at a press briefing on Friday.

"All those detained on administrative charges at protests in Tbilisi will be freed by the end of this month," he said.

Georgian authorities are willing to cooperate with the relevant Council of Europe institutions to identify and punish all those responsible for violence during the protests, he said.

Berset has been visiting Georgia since December 18 to meet with Georgian government officials and opposition figures.