“The EU calls on all parties to work intensively to neutralize the situation”

The European Union calls on all parties to work intensively to neutralize the situation, European Council President Charles Michel said after meeting with Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili.

"As you mentioned, my visit is against the backdrop of a political crisis, when the crisis is exacerbated. This, of course, worries the EU and I personally. The EU calls on all parties to work intensively to neutralize the situation.

In the afternoon, I will also have the opportunity to have a frank and open conversation with the Prime Minister, as well as with the Speaker of Parliament and the leaders of the opposition parties. I know that political debate requires leadership, the involvement of all parties. I am convinced that Georgia has every opportunity to take on this challenge. Consolidate democratic bases not only in the Union with Europe, but also its democratic bases in order to protect human rights, to fulfill their wishes, to create political stability based on an open democracy, an independent and representative judiciary. This will strengthen relations between Georgia and the European Union. "These goals are reflected in the Association Agreement, which is very ambitious and reflects the commitments of the European side and Georgia," – said Charles Michel.

The President of the European Council Charles Michel, who is visiting Georgia, is holding official meetings today.