The Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze claimed that the U.S. is set to adopt legislation similar to Georgia's controversial family values and minors' protection law. Speaking at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, he defended the law against domestic and international criticism, dismissing concerns it infringes on human rights, particularly those of sexual minorities.

Kobakhidze argued the law reflects Georgia’s societal needs and emphasized that if someone could show a flaw in it, they would be open to discussion. He also compared it to the law on foreign influence transparency, which requires NGOs and media outlets funded primarily by foreign sources to register. The law has drawn criticism from Georgia’s Western allies, but Kobakhidze reiterated the government’s openness to dialogue on both laws.

He pointed out that foreign diplomats, international partners, and protestors have declined opportunities for discussion, suggesting they lack strong legal or political arguments. The PM called for constructive, respectful conversations, stressing the importance of public discourse and inviting concrete legal arguments against the laws.