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Russian political expert: Georgian Dream is an American project
ARMINFO
Friday, October 19, 17:37
Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili's Georgian Dream is obviously an
American project and this force has come to power in Georgia with the
support of Washington, Vladimir Zakharov, Director of the Institute of
Political and Social Studies of the Black Sea and Caspian Region, says
in his interview with ArmInfo.
"The whole operation connected with the change of power in Tbilisi was
undertaken in the USA; Moscow has nothing to do with it", the expert
says. He stresses that as soon as pragmatist Ivanishvili replaces
rather emotional Mikheil Saakashvili, Moscow will start negotiations
with Tbilisi, which is undoubtedly a positive step. Zakharov thinks
that these negotiations may also lead to a consensus on resumption of
railway and motor communication via Abkhazia. That matter is what
Georgia will ask for that.
"Today the launch of a through traffic via Abkhazia is beneficial to
Russia and Georgia, as well as Turkey and Armenia. In this case Russia
will receive an opportunity to establish land communication with
Armenia, which is very important for maintenance of Russia's presence
in the South Caucasus. Armenia will come out of the semi-blockade
imposed by Azerbaijan and Turkey, and Turkey itself will gain a direct
land access to the immense Russian market. Thus, if implemented, the
given project will radically change the whole geopolitical scene of
the region", Zakharov says.
To note, on October 18 Bidzina Ivanishvili, candidate for prime
minister of Georgia, expressed his intention to start a tour to
Europe. Earlier Ivanishvili received an invitation from Washington and
said that his first foreign visit will be paid to the USA.
From: A. Papazian
ARMINFO
Friday, October 19, 17:37
Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili's Georgian Dream is obviously an
American project and this force has come to power in Georgia with the
support of Washington, Vladimir Zakharov, Director of the Institute of
Political and Social Studies of the Black Sea and Caspian Region, says
in his interview with ArmInfo.
"The whole operation connected with the change of power in Tbilisi was
undertaken in the USA; Moscow has nothing to do with it", the expert
says. He stresses that as soon as pragmatist Ivanishvili replaces
rather emotional Mikheil Saakashvili, Moscow will start negotiations
with Tbilisi, which is undoubtedly a positive step. Zakharov thinks
that these negotiations may also lead to a consensus on resumption of
railway and motor communication via Abkhazia. That matter is what
Georgia will ask for that.
"Today the launch of a through traffic via Abkhazia is beneficial to
Russia and Georgia, as well as Turkey and Armenia. In this case Russia
will receive an opportunity to establish land communication with
Armenia, which is very important for maintenance of Russia's presence
in the South Caucasus. Armenia will come out of the semi-blockade
imposed by Azerbaijan and Turkey, and Turkey itself will gain a direct
land access to the immense Russian market. Thus, if implemented, the
given project will radically change the whole geopolitical scene of
the region", Zakharov says.
To note, on October 18 Bidzina Ivanishvili, candidate for prime
minister of Georgia, expressed his intention to start a tour to
Europe. Earlier Ivanishvili received an invitation from Washington and
said that his first foreign visit will be paid to the USA.
From: A. Papazian