Currently imprisoned former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili on Wednesday called for unity in the face of “mounting political discord”, emphasizing the critical need for solidarity and stressed the importance of making concessions to foster national unity ahead of the October general elections, before  proposing a common electoral list and a neutral election number as measures to bridge divides.

"Unity is key now. I despair when they start talking about party differences again. Friends, when are there party differences? We are losing the country, Georgia is dying, Georgia will no longer be on the world map. Who will remember your parties and your programs?" Saakashvili declared during today's trial.

His plea transcended partisan lines, urging citizens and political factions alike to set aside grievances and work together for the greater good. "Today, more than ever, we need to forget all differences, all grievances. To those who always voted for Ivanishvili [in reference to the founder and honorary chair of the ruling Georgian Dream Bidzina Ivanishvili]– the sheep are going straight to the abyss. Separate from this flock, don't be sheep," he implored.

Drawing on historical parallels, Saakashvili highlighted the consequences of disunity, recalling Georgia's entry into the CIS during Eduard Shevardnadze's tenure. He cautioned that Russia's current strength posed an even graver threat to Georgia's sovereignty.

"My call is for unity. We are ready to make any concessions: neutral number, common list. We should all make Georgia's voice heard to the whole world because the world looks at Georgia with admiration. The more active we are, the more support we will have," Saakashvili affirmed.

In his closing remarks, Saakashvili condemned what he described as the current government's authoritarian tendencies, warning against attempts to "pacify" the country through oppressive measures.

"They told us that the country should be calmed down. Appeasing the country is the new definition of dictatorship. Peace, as they wish, is in the cemetery. They want to kill Georgia and this kind of appeasement. Bandits have taken over the country, and they intend to 'pacify the country,' i.e., to cut the throat of Georgia and each of its residents, to block all roads to the future," Saakashvili asserted.

Responding to the offer, Lelo opposition party disapproved of the common electoral list as a precondition of victory.