**Georgia’s President Accuses Ruling Party of Trying to Isolate Country from Europe**
The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, has made a stern accusation against the ruling party, Georgian Dream. According to her, the main goal of this party is to stop visa liberalization for Georgians, which would allow them to travel freely to Europe and other countries without needing a visa.
President Zurabishvili pointed out that this is not just a decision, but a policy that has been implemented by Russia. “Russia’s goal is for Georgia to be completely isolated from its European or American partners,” she said. This means that the ruling party wants to keep Georgians isolated and defenseless, without independence, under Russian control.
The President also accused the government of trying to make people accustomed to a future where they would not have visa liberalization. “There is an attempt to shift responsibility to Europe, as if they are punishing us,” she said. However, she pointed out that Europe does not punish anyone, except for individual sanctions against certain individuals.
Instead, President Zurabishvili emphasized that the path to unification and independence lies in Europe, with partners, and not in Russia. “If there is a real way by which we can get back Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region tomorrow, it is precisely joining Europe,” she said.
**A Threatening Tone**
The President accused the ruling party of using visa liberalization as a tool for intimidation. “This campaign has been launched precisely for Easter,” she said. The government is trying to scare people into believing that if they have visa liberalization, they will lose everything and be left with nothing.
President Zurabishvili also pointed out that the ruling party often curses European capitals and speaks directly to ambassadors in a threatening tone. “This is not coming from Brussels or any European capital,” she said. “It’s coming from Tbilisi, from this regime, whose goal is precisely to stop visa liberalization.”
**Responsibility Lies with the Ruling Party**
The President made it clear that responsibility for isolating Georgia lies with the ruling party and its leader, Bidzina Ivanishvili. “Therefore, we should not listen to propaganda on this issue,” she said. Instead, people should think critically about who is separating Georgia from Europe and how much Europe has done to open up opportunities for Georgians.
In conclusion, President Zurabishvili emphasized that the path to unification and independence lies in Europe, with partners, and not in Russia.
