18/03/2010 13:32
EC President Barroso voices concerns on fake report by Imedi TV
European Commission President José Manuel Barroso voiced concerns on the fake reportage, played out on Georgian television about Russian invasion of the country and killing of Georgia’s President. According to Regions.Ru portal, he expressed his concerns at the meeting with Georgia’s Prime Minister Nika Gilauri.
“I voiced my concerns to Georgian Prime Minister,” said José Manuel Barroso at the press conference, following the bilateral meeting between officials in Brussels on Wednesday, March 17.
Georgia’s Imedi channel broadcast on March 13 a fake reportage about Russian attack on Georgia, invasion of the country and killing of Georgia’s President. The report caused widespread panic in the country and was criticized and condemned by international community.