Russian MP Sergey Gavrilov called Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili’s recent statement “a serious signal” for improvements in Russia-Georgia relations.
According to Gavrilov, Zourabishvili’s words at PACE, that Georgia, as the Council of Europe chair country, may make an exception to the law on the occupied territories and allow a Russian delegation into the country to attend the CoE ministerial is a positive signal.
“As it appears Tbilisi is ready to take active steps for the restoration of peaceful relations with Russia in all directions, including the restoration of diplomatic relations.

Orthodox MPs from Russia are ready to arrive in Tbilisi during the CoE ministerial if Zourabichvili keeps the promise”, - said Gavrilov
The President of Georgia said at PACE that Georgia is likely to meet its international obligation and host the Russian delegation with the delegations of other CoE member states, during the ministerial in Tbilisi in May 2020.