Salome Zurabishvili says that it is the responsibility of the political parties to understand the importance of unity and to grasp the situation.

**Georgia’s Fifth President Warns Against Divided Opposition**

In a stern warning, Georgia’s fifth President Salome Zurabishvili has urged the country’s opposition parties to put aside their differences and unite in order to take on the current regime. Speaking at a briefing, she emphasized that without unity, it would be impossible for parliamentary elections to take place.

**Pressure from Within and Outside**

According to Zurabishvili, it is essential that pressure continues both from within Georgia and from outside. She stressed that this includes maintaining economic sanctions against the regime and continuing protests, as well as keeping up diplomatic pressure from international partners.

**No Victory for the Regime**

The President warned that if the opposition remains divided, the current regime would be handed a victory it does not deserve or can achieve. “Without unity, we might as well pack up and go our separate ways,” she said. She emphasized that the regime is already “half-collapsed” and that continued protest and pressure are needed to bring about real change.

**Unity is Essential**

Zurabishvili stressed that it is the responsibility of the parties to come together and understand the gravity of the situation. “It is time for reflection, not speech,” she said. She also pointed out that holding parliamentary and local elections together becomes more likely as time passes, but only if the opposition remains united.

**International Partners Must Play Their Part**

The President appealed to international partners to keep up their pressure on the regime through sanctions and diplomatic efforts. She emphasized that a joint vision and alternative for the country’s future must be presented by the opposition parties in order for change to happen.

In conclusion, Zurabishvili urged all parties involved to take responsibility and work together towards a common goal: bringing about real change and ensuring fair elections are held in Georgia. As she said, “No one wants change that creates a vacuum in the country.”