Grigol Vashadze: Saakashvili’s departure from politics will change a lot for the National Movement, the most important chapter will be closed in the history of Georgian politics

It will change a lot for the National Movement, the most important chapter will be closed in the history of Georgian politics, ex-chairman of the National ­Movement, Grigol Vashadze, said before visiting Mikheil Saakashvili at the Vivamed clinic. He thus assessed the alleged departure of the 3rd President of Georgia from politics.

He also said that many people are working at the international level to transfer Mikheil Saakashvili abroad for treatment.

"Many people are trying to ensure that Saakashvili is transferred to a western, multi-disciplinary medical facility as quickly as possible," said Grigol Vashadze.

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