President Calls on Parliament Not to be 'Tempted by One-party Rule'

The President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili addressed the opposition and majority before the voting on the termination of the mandates of the opposition lawmakers in Parliament.

Zurabishvili called on the opposition to think carefully, and the Georgian Dream to refrain from making a hasty decision.

She noted that this is a time in need of unity and solidarity both inside the country and at the international level. 

"Recently, Georgia has moved to a full parliamentary system, and with the recent elections, people elected a multi-party parliament, which is a new level of democracy.

"Today, the country needs to fully implement this system! Time is running out! The crisis caused by the pandemic requires an efficient, fast-acting parliament and a reasonable approach from everyone! Political controversy cannot meet these difficult challenges! It is time for unity and solidarity inside the country, as well as at the international level!

"At this important stage, the opposition has a big role to play: first, because it has never been so strong in parliament - 60 seats out of 150, 8 opposition parties,” said the President.

She noted that the opposition has a great responsibility to the electorate, as they promised victory and not standing on the street.