Georgia: Opposition Boycotts Run-Offs
Despite Georgian Dream majority, a further 16 seats are as yet undecided.
19 Nov 20
Despite Georgian Dream majority, a further 16 seats are as yet undecided.
With both Armenia and Azerbaijan as neighbours, Tbilisi has long tried to stay neutral.
Refusing to accept election outcome, opposition demands fresh polls.
“We need 12 billion US dollars investment to create 300,000 more jobs.”
“We can bring in ten billion dollars of investment in four years.”
"No government can claim an error-free operation."
“Saakashvili has every right to return to Georgia - he's a person of historic importance.”
Fears that key infrastructure could be absorbed into Russian-controlled territory.
This vote is significant for the wider region and the whole of Europe.
"It's in the long-term strategic interests of Russia to have Georgia as a friend."