“Consultations with a number of political actors are starting in Georgia,” European Council President Charles Michel said in a statement.
He says he met with President Salome Zurabishvili yesterday to discuss the current situation and EU-Georgia relations.
“I remain convinced that this agreement is the best way to advance a reform agenda which would strengthen the democratic institutions of Georgia and help bring about prosperity, jobs and growth – all much needed to the benefit of the people of Georgia,” Michel said.
“I have taken note of the decision by the Georgian Dream as regards the 19 April Agreement. This agreement continues to offer a European way towards building a stronger democracy and rule of law in Georgia in the interest of the Georgian people. I have equally taken note of the continued non-signature by United National Movement of the agreement.
“I remain convinced that this agreement is the best way to advance a reform agenda which would strengthen the democratic institutions of Georgia and help bring about prosperity, jobs and growth – all much needed to the benefit of the people of Georgia.
“I see no alternative to continued in-depth electoral and judicial reforms, and free and fair local elections.
“I call on all parties to put the interests of the citizens first and to commit to advancing Georgia’s political discourse within the framework of the country’s democratic institutions. Consultations with a number of political actors in Georgia are starting. Yesterday I met with President Zourabichvili to discuss the situation and EU-Georgia relations,” reads the statement released by the President of the European Council.
Yesterday, July 28, the ruling party Georgian Dream officially left the April 19 Agreement mediated by Charles Michel.
By Ana Dumbadze
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