“I proposed the support of the EU in order to enhance all positive efforts on the different elements,” European Council President Charles Michel declared after the meeting between the opposition and the government at the Presidential Orbeliani Palace.

“We had important meetings with the leaders of opposition political parties and Georgian Prime Minister. There are many difficult topics that needed to be tackled by political actors. I proposed the support of the EU in order to enhance all positive efforts on the different elements. In two weeks, we will have in Brussels the next Association Council with Georgia. It will observe the progress made in Georgia on different difficult topics. The main message of the EU is the following: the protection of the interests of the Georgian citizens. There are many difficult challenges in this country, including economic development, social situation, COVID-19, security, stability. These are essential challenges that need to be tackled. And that’s why it’s urgent to settle this political crisis.

I’m proud that a huge step in the right direction has been taken this evening. It does not mean that everything is solved, but all participants expressed their willingness to strengthen the political dialogue to find solutions together,” President Michel stated. 

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and opposition politicians have gathered at the presidential palace at a meeting mediated by European Council President Charles Michel.