Ministry of the Defence of the Republic of Georgia refused the allegation of Prominet TV Channel. The ministry also criticised the Channel for baseless allegations against the Defence Ministry and armed forces. Channel alleges many irregularities in the defence sector of the country.
An official of the Defence Ministry stated specifically that “TV First Continues its disinformation propaganda against the Defense Ministry aimed to discredit many successful reforms of the Defense Forces, state structures and agencies. These allegations are completely anti-state and spreading misleading military information to the general public. In the initial stage, the television channel broadcasted absurd information about the family members of the Minister of Defense, Ministry unanswered, but now, the continued anti-national agenda of Channel TV First concerns the Georgian army, as there are attempts to damage the army’s image deliberately. This time, the TV spread false information Quality of Uniform and Food”
While rejecting this class of News channel Defence Ministry said that “in the past years Significantly, food and uniform control has been strengthened and one of the proof is the creation of a separate department of quality control for soldiers Uniform and food Quality which is being served to members of armed forces. Additionally, The norm of the daily ration of meat increased from 250 grams to 480 grams, and the menu for the military has diversified with new additions of food varieties. Similarly first-quality meat was replaced by the highest quality, including raw, unfrozen beef and pork”.
Representatives of the Defence Ministry further added that the quality of military uniforms and shoes had improved significantly in recent years. Before 2020, Our army was never supplied with imported quality shoes.
They also stated that It is very sad to see that the television channel in question is purposely attempting to project negative attitudes and stereotypes towards the Defence Forces of Georgia that completely contradicts our country’s defence challenges and ongoing reforms to strengthen the military.
Speaking on the Food quality official said the ministry is ready at any time, in advance, without naming the object, to conduct nutrition monitoring with the interested parties to show that there is no malfunction in the ministry.
Social media users also supported the Ministry of Defence and the armed forces of the Country. People stated that we stand with our armed forces. Any attempt to defame our army will not be acceptable.
One social media user, Neliko Nakani, said, “Good Luck to the Georgian defence.” Another user, Azaz Fodyas, stated, “Beautiful Nation, Georgia.”
