Georgian MP: Relations with Azerbaijan exemplary for other countries

Georgian MP Savalan Mirzoev has said that relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan serve as a prime example for other countries.

He emphasised that the collaborative efforts of the leaders of both countries have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

“I believe that during the tenure of the ‘Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia’ ruling party, our bilateral relations with Azerbaijan have developed and strengthened. As a representative of the ruling party and a member of the inter-parliamentary friendship group, I see that the efforts are being made to expand cooperation across various sectors,” Mirzoev noted. 

He also pointed out that the Georgian people are well aware of the ruling party's political agenda.

“Everyone knows that our primary goal is to maintain peace in the country and promote its development. For 12 years, we have received a mandate from the Georgian people. I hope that on October 26, we will once again earn the public’s support. Preliminary results from sociological surveys further strengthen this confidence,” Mirzoyev stated.

He also emphasised that for several months, the West has been trying to create conditions for a coup in Georgia. 

“The West is reaching out to forces outside the country in an attempt to incite chaos and disrupt order. But it will not succeed,” he added.

Parliamentary election in Georgia is set to take place on October 26. This will be the first election to use electronic voting machines, which will be installed at 74 per cent of polling stations, covering nearly 90 per cent of voters. In addition to devices that read votes from ballots, technology will also be employed to verify voters. 

The "Georgian Dream — Democratic Georgia" ruling party which has been in power for 12 years will aim for a fourth consecutive victory. Its main opponent, as in previous elections, is the United National Movement, founded by ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili. To secure a place in parliament, parties must surpass a five per cent electoral threshold.

By Naila Huseynova