Nika Gvaramia: Will support PM candidate presented by President Zurabishvili, pre- or post-election
Nika Gvaramia, leader of the "Coalition for Change," declared his support for any Prime Minister candidate proposed by President Salome Zurabishvili, whether before or after the upcoming elections. This stance, according to Gvaramia, reflects a broad political agreement between the coalition and the President.
During a briefing, Gvaramia emphasized that the "Coalition for Change" backs President Zurabishvili’s approach to establishing a technical, transitional government. Regardless of the timing—whether prior to or following the elections—Gvaramia pledged to support any candidate for Prime Minister that Zurabishvili presents.
In addition, Gvaramia discussed the coalition’s key plans and visions, particularly focusing on the systemic changes the coalition seeks to implement after the elections.
"We, the 'Coalition for Change,' support the 'Georgian Charter,' the spirit of which the President of Georgia expresses regarding the creation of a technical government, a transitional administration. In any case, we will support the candidate she represents, be it before the election or after the election," said Gvaramia.
He also introduced the coalition's "4-4-4" plan, saying, "4 is our election number on the ballot. We have changes in 4 fields of public life… I promise you that within 4 days, negotiations with the European Union regarding Georgia's membership will be opened."
Gvaramia stressed the importance of resetting the political system to enable Georgia’s path to EU membership, adding, "Our task—membership in the European Union—is impossible without it."
The coalition’s post-election agenda also includes democratic reforms, abolishing "Russian laws," judicial reforms, and economic measures. "We intend to present the main initiatives in 4 areas… One is integration with the European Union. Another is democracy, where the president plays a leading role," Gvaramia explained.
The leader also reiterated his confidence in forming a coalition government, saying, "Bidzina Ivanishvili will leave, and we will have a coalition government."
