PM: Agreement between GD and Opposition Important Step to Democracy

Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia has responded to the agreement on the electoral system between the ruling party 'Georgian Dream' and opposition representatives reached yesterday, emphasizing its importance in terms of strengthening democracy. 

The head of government expressed gratitude to international partners for their significant contribution to reaching an agreement.

“A significant agreement has been reached on the electoral system, which is an important step towards strengthening democracy, stabilizing the political environment, reducing polarization in the country and sustaining economic development in the electoral year.

"Thanks to our international partners for their significant contribution to reaching an agreement,” Giorgi Gakharia said.

After four rounds of talks and negotiations that ended without results, representatives of the Georgian government and opposition have reached the agreement on the electoral model. 

Members of the opposition and the government stated that they agreed on the 120/30 model and a 1-% barrier for the 2020 elections. 

By Ana Dumbadze 

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