On August 3, Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister of Georgia, expressed optimism that the strategic partnership between Georgia and the US would eventually be restored. Speaking to journalists, Kobakhidze stated that communication with American partners remains ongoing and that Tbilisi is waiting for reciprocal steps from Washington. "We maintain optimistic expectations that the strategic partnership between Georgia and the United States will be restored. We are in communication with our American partners," Kobakhidze stated, adding that the Georgian government would "patiently" await actions from the American side that could help reestablish the partnership.

Commenting on recent remarks by US Congressman Joe Wilson, Kobakhidze dismissed them, saying the Georgian government was not concerned by his statements. He described Wilson as "another agent of the ‘deep state’" and argued that hatred and aggression in Georgia had been deliberately fostered from abroad. According to Kobakhidze, the previous US administration, including the US Embassy in Georgia and the ambassador, played a role in encouraging political polarization and hostility in the country. "Our society and country do not need hatred. On the contrary, we need to do everything to defeat hatred in our country. Hatred is an obstacle to development," Kobakhidze emphasized.

Addressing the establishment of initiative groups created to protect religious sites, Kobakhidze argued that insults directed at Georgia’s public figures, historical figures, great kings and saints were part of an organized campaign orchestrated from abroad rather than the actions of isolated individuals. He claimed the purpose of such actions was to undermine Georgia’s national identity and weaken one of its key foundations. According to Kobakhidze, attacks on historical and public figures are coordinated by foreign actors and should be confronted through legal means. He stated that legislation could be amended if necessary, stressing that any response should remain within the framework of the law. Referring to political commentator Levan Berdzenishvili, Kobakhidze claimed similar narratives were now being promoted by others acting on external instructions.

Kobakhidze also commented on reports regarding Vano Zardiashvili, saying he had only positive assessments of his work. Responding to questions about whether Zardiashvili had been removed as Director of the State Electrosystem, Kobakhidze said he had no information on the matter, noting that the decision falls under the authority of the Ministry of Economy. He credited Zardiashvili with successfully managing the state electrosystem, stating that significant savings had been achieved, numerous projects had been optimized, and state-funded initiatives had been implemented more efficiently during his tenure. Kobakhidze added that he would not interfere in any personnel decisions made by the ministry.

The prime minister further argued that Georgia must respond to what he described as a coordinated campaign against the country's identity. He said the government had already introduced legislation aimed at preventing the spread of hatred and claimed that those opposing such measures were the same individuals promoting hatred and aggression both inside and outside Georgia. "We must take all measures in order to confront such processes," Kobakhidze stated, adding that if additional legislation proved necessary to protect national identity, "we can discuss this as well."

Commenting on the statement issued by the US Embassy expressing concern over the creation of the Department for Combating Hate Speech, Kobakhidze said the embassy's position was "completely incomprehensible." He reiterated his accusation that, under the previous US administration, the embassy had been among the main actors encouraging hatred and spreading misinformation in Georgia. Despite these criticisms, Kobakhidze reiterated that Georgia remains committed to restoring its strategic partnership with the US. He stated that the Georgian government continues to wait for a constructive response from Washington while maintaining optimism about the future of bilateral relations.