Today, a foreign force tried to provoke violence on Rustaveli Avenue, but it failed.

Axar.az reports according to local media, this was stated by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze.

"April 9 is the day when the aspiration for freedom conquered oppression. That is why, now more than ever, we must reject all forms of violence, overcome hatred, and defend the principle of freedom.”

Thirty-six years after the tragedy of April 9, foreign powers continue to inflict violence on Rustaveli Avenue. Even today, on this historic street, a foreign influence stirs up hatred, attempting to undermine the unity of Georgians and combat the ideal of freedom. However, the lessons of April 9 have shown us that the “existence of foreign powers is brief,” and love alongside freedom will ultimately triumph over hatred and oppression,” the statement emphasized.

The Prime Minister added that these foreign forces attempted to incite violence today, and when that failed, they resorted to violence themselves.

“We must not allow hatred to gain further momentum in our country. We will remain vigilant against any provocations, no matter how minor, orchestrated by foreign entities", – Kobakhidze's statement reads.