Rati Ionatamishvili, a member of the parliamentary majority supports Dr. Vazha Gaprindashvili’s family and expresses solidarity.

As Ionatamishvili said at the First Republic Square, to make any political statement today is unacceptable.

‘The reason I have come here is to express my support and solidarity for the family of Dr. Vazha Gaprindashvili. To make any political statement today is very embarrassing and unacceptable.

I see that some of our opponents are trying to do so which is a very big mistake and a reflection of low national culture,’ Rati Ionatamishvili said.

Supporters and family members of Dr. Vazha Gaprindashvili, who gathered at the First Republic Square, recently set off for the occupation line, where a peaceful protest will be held.

Doctor Vazha Gaprindashvili’s family plans to make a brief statement at the occupation line.

Tbilisi-based doctor Vazha Gaprindashvili was illegally detained by Russian occupation forces near the occupation line with Akhalgori Municipality on November 9. He was sent to a two-month pretrial detention on November 15.

Vazha Gaprindashvili was charged with “illegally crossing the border” under article 322 of the criminal code of Russia. Tbilisi activated the hotline mechanism of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) to Georgia.