Members of the “Resistance Platform” formed around Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, met with the EU Ambassador and representatives of the diplomatic corps in Georgia. Zurabishvili claimed that this introductory meeting served to familiarize the ambassadors with the platform’s operational format. She stated that the platform is preparing for parliamentary elections and the formation of a coalition government, expressing hope that upcoming elections will be announced soon due to significant instability within the ruling party.
Zurabishvili emphasized that this was the first meeting in this format, where the Resistance Platform presented its working procedures and introduced its members to the EU representatives. She highlighted the platform’s openness to newly established parties willing to adhere to its principles and its coordination with various societal segments, including business, culture, NGOs, and protest groups. The platform aims to develop political positions collaboratively and aspires to prepare for a coalition government.
She underscored the importance of being prepared not only for the elections but also for the subsequent formation of a coalition government, noting that Georgia has limited experience in this area. Zurabishvili mentioned that the experiences of countries represented at the meeting indicate that forming coalition governments is challenging, and early preparation reflects the seriousness with which they approach the future.
Zurabishvili also noted signs of instability within the ruling party, providing hope that the country is on a path leading to new parliamentary elections. Additionally, the discussion touched upon the EU’s policy towards Georgia, with Zurabishvili acknowledging differing positions among EU member states but emphasizing their attentive observation of current developments in Georgia.
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