Mikheil Saakashvili and Aslan Abashidze at the military parade in Batumi. |
Saakashvili held short meeting with the leader of the Adjarian leader Aslan Abashidze. Details of talks remain confidential.
“We will have a normal relations, as it should be,” Saakashvili made a brief comment after the attending the military parade, referring to the relations with Aslan Abashidze, who was standing beside the President-elect.
Reports say after Saakashvili left Batumi, opposition of the Adjarian leader launched a protest rally in the streets of Batumi, chanting “Misha, Misha,” – a nickname of Mikheil Saakashvili. Reports say that there was couple of cases of clashes between the police and the protesters. The supporters of Aslan Abashidze also hold a rally in Batumi.
After visiting Batumi, Mikheil Saakashvili arrived in Poti, town at the Black Sea coast, where he will also attend the military parade.