On May 26, a lot of people should come out - we cannot give up Rustaveli, - the fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, said in a traditional Facebook Live.

According to Zurabishvili, the gathering on Rustaveli Avenue on May 26 is necessary and this is not just a holiday, but a public expression of the defense of the country's independence.

“I used to go to rallies, and by the way, people came to my rally. I never promised people that some miracle would happen after I went to the rally. Coming on these dates [May 26] is necessary because it is a demonstration that we are together, fighting together for one thing, which is called independence - March 31 is independence, May 26 is independence, April 9 is independence. When we are in the hands of the Russian regime, we cannot but come out on these dates.

If someone has the opportunity to bring out many people, they should bring them out. We should not stop, and on May 26, a lot of people should come out. Whether I give a speech or not, it does not matter. First of all, I will usually come out on Rustaveli, because we cannot give up Rustaveli and cannot but be where I used to go every year and take photos with people. It is important for me to go to Rustaveli. Also in the evening I will be where everyone is. It is important for everyone that May 26 be our united statement that we defend independence and freedom, and will always defend them," Salome Zurabishvili said.