On July 25, the Ministry of Education of Georgia refuted the information that a Georgian-Russian university would be created in Tbilisi. The ministry stated that no application was submitted to the National Center for the Development of the Quality of Education of Georgia to open a Russian-Georgian university.

"Based on the high public interest, we declare that the information that a Russian-Georgian higher education institution is being opened in Georgia with funding from the Russian Federation is not true. The information disseminated in this regard is misinformation, which serves to mislead the public, deliberately discredit the education system and the state," the Ministry of Education of Georgia said.

Nino Tsilosani, the representative of the parliamentary majority of Georgia, noted that it is not serious to comment on Lortkipanidze's considerations until it is a fact. Tsilosani also stated that the problem of Russian expansion in Georgia is an invention of journalists. "Nothing can confirm Russian expansion in Georgia. Talking about this topic serves to sow panic and cause excitement in society, the grounds for which do not exist," she said.

Lortkipanidze, the head of the Georgian-Russian public center named after Primakov, noted that there is a process of resuscitation of Russian-Georgian relations. "In September, we are planning another visit to the Russian Federation and expect new interesting initiatives from the Russian side. There is a process of resuscitation of relationships, and it is very important to communicate directly and directly. Many Russian citizens have a great desire to move their business to Georgia. In turn, many people among Georgians would like to start their own business in Russia," Lortkipanidze stated.

Notably, Lortkipanidze recently said: "Now the issue of establishing a Georgian-Russian university is being specifically discussed. At this stage, we are looking for a suitable location for this educational institution. Education at the university will be free. This will be a unique university, which the Russian side will fully staff. I believe that by the end of September, we will have a clearer picture, and we will have details and details related to this university."