Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia responded to the release of video materials in social networks alleging that Georgian citizens living abroad are facing obstacles, created artificially, about participation in the 2018 presidential elections.

Khatuna Totladze, Deputy Foreign Minister says that the information is false and that the campaign is targeted against consulate departments.

Foreign Ministry calls on Georgian citizens for undergoing registration at Consulates in a timely manner in order that their applications are reflected in the voters’ lists.

The Georgian citizens are encouraged to use the hotline of consulate departments. They have to fill-in applications in online regime provided by consulates or diplomatic representations.

Foreign Ministry says that consulate departments are working in a special regime, and expresses hope that participation in the second round of presidential elections on part of Georgian citizens will be high.

The deadline for registration at consulates is November 11. The second round of 2018 presidential elections will be held at 55 polling stations opened in 39 countries.