Salome Zourabichvili released special address to the members of the ruling team and the opposition. The President of Georgia calls on the Parliament not to terminate the mandates of the opposition MPs. She also advises opposition to make a reasonable decision.

“As the President, I would like to address representatives of the opposition, the ruling party, and society before the opening of the spring session of the Parliament of 10th Convocation. Recently, Georgia has introduced a fully parliamentary system, and the public has elected a multi-party Parliament through the recent elections, which is a new stage of democracy. Today the country needs to implement this system in full! Time is running out!

The crisis caused by the COVID-19 requires an efficient, fast-acting parliament and a business-like approach from everyone! Political controversy cannot meet these grave challenges! It is time for unity and solidarity inside the country and at the international level!

I want to call on both sides to make a reasonable decision, which will be a step in the best interest of the country and not in the narrow interests. I want to call on the opposition to fulfill their duty under their mandate.

I call on the majority not to be tempted by one-party rule, not to make a hasty decision to terminate the mandates and to give the opposition time to make the right decision. These are the demands and expectations of our society”, - said Salome Zourabichvili.