June 13, 2008
Georgian Public Broadcaster

Agreement has been reached between the authorities and the opposition over a number of items within the scope of anti-crisis memorandum, elaborated by the “Christian-Democratic Party”.

The parliamentary majority of the ruling National Movement has drafted in-return memorandum that is responding to the “Christian-Democratic Party” and the political union of “We Ourselves.”

The decision has been made that constitutional amendments will be adopted through the joint agreement and consultations with the opposition representatives. The number of representatives of opposition factions will exceed that of majority members in the commission that will deal with discussions over constitutional draft bills.

It has been agreed during the held consultations that Justice Council and the Communications Regulation National Commission will be staffed with oppositional representatives as well. Moreover, Chairperson to the Control Chamber will be appointed through the consultations with the opposition.

According to the sides, dialog and consultations oriented at finding the way out of the current political crisis will continue in the nearest future.