On June 28 Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze presented his annual report to a mostly empty chamber, as opposition members, except those from Girchi, continued their boycott over the foreign agent law.

PM Kobakhidze kicked off his address by celebrating Georgia's historic win against Portugal in the EURO 2024 group stage, extending gratitude to the national team, ruling party MP Levan Kobiashvili, manager Willy Sagnol, and the passionate Georgian supporters. He took pride in his government's role in the victory while criticizing the previous UNM administration for their failures in football. Responding to allegations about footballer Budu Zivzivadze being benched for political reasons, Kobakhidze condemned the UNM for allegedly interfering in team decisions, stressing that athletes should be free from political pressures.

He also thanked billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili for pledging GEL 30 million (EUR 10 million) from his charitable foundation as a reward for the team's playoff advancement. Drawing a parallel between the national football team and his government, Kobakhidze proclaimed, "We faced tough opponents, but our players stood firm. Just as they triumphed, so will Georgia wherever we stand united and resolute."

Kobakhidze laid out his vision for the future, emphasizing two national goals: eliminating poverty and achieving national unity. He expressed confidence that by 2030, Georgia would be a united country, incorporating its Abkhazian and Ossetian communities and a full member of the European Union.

Highlighting progress across various sectors, Kobakhidze contrasted current achievements with the previous UNM government's record. He cited an economic growth rate of 9.7% from 2021-2023, surpassing the IMF's estimate of 4.8%, and a historically low unemployment rate of 14% in Q1 2024. He detailed advancements in tourism, infrastructure, health, trade, and regional development, pledging to sustain this positive momentum.

On foreign policy, Kobakhidze reassured critics of Georgia's commitment to EU integration, asserting that by 2030, Georgia would be the most prepared candidate for EU membership. He called for a reset in relations with the U.S., emphasizing the strategic importance of deepening ties. He praised Georgia's strategic partnership with China, noting increased trade and direct flights, and highlighted the involvement of a Chinese company in the Anaklia port project.

Kobakhidze underscored his government's dedication to regional peace, citing active diplomacy and strengthened ties with Central Asia and India. He reiterated Georgia's commitment to peacefully resolving the Russian-Georgian conflict and protecting the rights of those in occupied territories.

Criticizing the opposition for engineering annual crises since the 2020 parliamentary elections, Kobakhidze accused them of attempting to drag Georgia into war with Russia. He reiterated that Georgia's failure to secure EU candidacy in June 2022 was unjustified and accused the opposition of plotting a coup.

Defending the "Law on Transparency of Foreign Funding," Kobakhidze argued that transparency is a European standard and accused opponents of spreading falsehoods. He praised the law for strengthening Georgia's state sovereignty.

In response to a question about prison overpopulation from Herman Sabo of Girchi, Kobakhidze announced plans for a massive prisoner amnesty by September, aiming to reduce the inmate population by a third to meet European standards.

With the opposition absent, the session turned into a display of mutual praise among the majority of MPs and criticism of civil society organizations. MPs mentioned the "Global War Party," a conspiratorial entity allegedly influencing Western institutions against Georgia, and lauded GD's "strategic patience" for maintaining peace.