Samadashvili highlights opposition’s role on international stage amid “autocratic challenges”

Salome Samadashvili, a member of the coalition Strong Georgia, on Tuesday emphasized the critical role of the opposition in advancing Georgia’s interests on the international stage.

According to Samadashvili, the opposition has taken on responsibilities that should fall under the purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “working tirelessly” to ensure the country’s voice is heard abroad despite limited resources.

“The opposition is effectively doing what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ought to be doing. With our restricted capabilities, we have managed to achieve significant results internationally,” Samadashvili said.

She also praised the grassroots nature of ongoing protests in the country, describing them as a demonstration of popular will and resilience. However, she stressed the need for these movements to be accompanied by a solid political process to achieve meaningful change.

Samadashvili further urged unity rather than “criticism of the opposition that has become a trend” to focus on the “broader struggle for democracy”, highlighting the importance of collaboration on both domestic and international fronts.