The opposition Democratic Front parliamentary faction, uniting MPs from the Republican and Conservative parties, has called for the ?consolidation? of political forces in Georgia. The call comes at a time of deepening tensions with Russia over a spy row.
?This [Russia?s policy] is not directed only against the Georgian leadership. We perceive this as an aggression and threat towards the entire state and the Georgian people. Against this background, we call on everyone for consolidation in order to avoid giving Russia a reason for speculations about alleged inner fighting inside Georgia,? MP Davit Zurabishvili of the Democratic Front faction said at a news conference on September 29.
?As the withdrawal of the Russian bases is underway, the [withdrawal] process should also apply to GRU [Russian military intelligence] agents, who have been operating in Georgia for many years without any problems,? MP Ivliane Khaindrava of the Republican Party said.
?Whoever is in the Georgian government, the operation of spies will be eradicated in Georgia,? Republican MP Gia Tortladze said.
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