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Saakashvili: Then and Now P.2 Consul General Diana Zhgenti Sums up Consular Work VISIT WEBSITE & READ DAILY NEWS DECEMBER 21, 2015 N 4 yovelkvireuli orenovani gazeTi saqarTveloSi WEEKLY BILINGUAL NEWSPAPER IN GEORGIA 2 EUROPEAN COMISSION SAAKASHVILI: THEN AND NOW P. ISSUED THE FINAL AND POSITIVE Now, it’s time for Ukraine to experience this style of REPORT ON EU-GEORGIA politician. They claim that if he can implement suc- VISA LIBERALIZATION cessful reforms in Odessa (where he is governor) he can eventually rule Ukraine from the higher echelons. But first, Saakashvili needs PR. It’s important for him GEORGIA OPENS that Ukrainian society watches him on TV; presuma- bly, the debate with Minister of Interior of Ukraine Ar- NEGOTIATIONS ON FREE TRADE seny Avakov on December 14 served this mission. The AGREEMENT WITH CHINA P. 8 topic discussed was privatization of the Odessa Portside Plant (OPZ), and the debate ended with the now-famous glass being thrown. “SEED FORUM” OFFERS INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES CONSUL GENERAL DIANA ZHGENTI TO START-UPS EXCLUSIVE P.9 SUMS UP CONSULAR WORK EXCLUSIVE P.4 In general, the work we perform at our office is di- WORLD-CLASS OPERA STAR NINO verse, as it includes the cultural, economic and political SURGULADZE DISCUSSES HER promotion of Georgia to our friends in the United FUTURE PLANS EXCLUSIVE P.14 States. We are also entitled to ensure that the rights and lawful interests of Georgian citizens are protected in accordance with local laws and international treaties. Additionally, the agenda of the Consulate General ena- THE DAUGHTER OF A FORMER bles us to promote tourism as well as investment op- DIPLOMAT HELD EXHIBITION portunities in Georgia, enhance cultural cooperation EXCLUSIVE 17 between the nations, and deepen scientific and tech- ABOUT BORDERS P. nical partnerships. DECEMBER 21, 2015 2 WWW.OBSERVER.COM.GE POLITICS SAAKASHVILI: THEN AND NOW NINO SHARASHIDZE (BELGIUM) welve years ago, Mikheil Saakashvili was a "peace- ful protester." Now, he has T to protect himself from being pummelled with glasses filled with water at governmental meet- ings in Ukraine. He can provoke Ukrainian ministers easily. In Geor- gia, the ministers of Eduard Shvar- dnadze’s government either were afraid of him or didn’t take him seriously. Saakashvili never lacked charis- ma. In politics he is definitely a fish in water. It seems the ex-President of Georgia missed being the center of attention. Even when he was unemployed and living in the U.S., he appeared quite often in Georgian or international media: sometimes he attended international meetings, where current president Giorgi Margvelashvili and PM Irakli Gharibashvili were also present, other times he appeared on his favorite TV channel Rustavi 2 with books in hand that he selected from his own library. In Georgia people often discuss both Saakashvili’s good and bad sides. Public opinion is split, with some mentioning successful re- forms while others remembering being used as an ‘attack dog’ for in the 1990, is motivated by his fear PM Yatsenyk and President Po- includes Avakov’s deputy, Eka only façade renovations. Now, it’s Poroshenko, who has fallen out of Putin. But by this logic, Putin roshenko. Zghuladze, an important pillar of time for Ukraine to experience this with his prime minister.” does not like Yatsenyuk either and Regarding irritating the govern- support for Saakashvili. style of politician. They claim that This opinion is shared by some is not happy with the fact that ment, we could consider the atti- Finally, it’s interesting that the if he can implement successful members of the Ukrainian Parlia- Georgian ex-officials hold high tude of Saakashvili toward corrup- relationship between Saakashvili reforms in Odessa (where he is ment, who think the President uses positions in Poroshenko’s govern- tion. This politician, who became and Poroshenko is very similar to governor) he can eventually rule Saakashvili for his own intentions ment. Financial Times: “Mr Saa- famous in Georgia during the rule the relationship between Saakash- Ukraine from the higher echelons. and that the Prime Minister, who kashvili, through increasingly out- of Shevardnadze by accusing vili and Eduard Shevardnadze, with But first, Saakashvili needs PR. has an approval rating of near-zero, spoken accusations of top-level ministers of corruption, does not Georgia’s former president having It’s important for him that Ukraini- is afraid of him. Apparently, the corruption, is emerging both as a feel comfortable in an environment enjoyed the trust of both. Pre- an society watches him on TV; problem lies with President Po- player on Ukraine’s national poli- where corruption is flourishing. sumably, like Pornoshenko, She- presumably, the debate with Minis- roshenko, who cannot decide which tical stage and a significant irritant Despite the lack of time since vardnadze was using Saakashvili to ter of Interior of Ukraine Arseny one he needs more: Yatsenyuk or to the government.” his appointment, Saakashvili has make similar speeches during the Avakov on December 14 served Saakashvili. A governor can’t acuse It is true that Saakashvili plays a already made significant reforms in 1990s. Recalling the scenario that this mission. The topic discussed the Prime Minister of corruption significant role on the political Odessa by copying what he did in developed with Shevardnadze in was privatization of the Odessa and keep his post. If he does, it stage in Ukraine, but according to Georgia. It is also worth mention- 2003 (the Rose Revolution), the Portside Plant (OPZ), and the means either he is telling the truth, recent polls, ex-President Viktor ing that Saakashvili is not alone in President of Ukraine should be debate ended with the now-famous people are afraid of him, or some- Yanukovich’s favorability rating Ukraine’s government; he has cautious. Saakashvili’s roses still glass being thrown. one very powerful is using him. currently tops40 percent. This is people behind him who enjoy the have thorns, and the ambitions of The footage clearly shows that Maybe Poroshenko, who studied alarming for a government that significant trust of the former the now citizen of Ukraine are Avakov accused Saakashvili of a with Saakashvili in Kiyv University Saakashvili represents together with President of Georgia. The list increasing day by day. relationship with a Russian oli- garch. In response, Saakashvili called him a thief and corrupt minister, and claiming that while he might not have millions, he is honest. Then, Avakov shouted “get the hell out of my country!” before he lost control threw in the glass at the Odessa governor’s face. In this conflict, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk also intervened, calling Saakashvili a “clown” and asking him to leave the country. To that proposal, the governor of Odessa responded that he is a citizen of Ukraine, like Yatsenyuk, with the difference being that he has not plundered the country. Everything happened in the pres- ence of President Poroshenko, who tried to calm down both sides and close the session. Politicians and international media have made different assess- ments of the incident. UNM’s office stated that Saakashvili has a high degree of popularity in Ukraine, something which irritates Ukrainian officials. This explains Avakov and Yatsenyuk’s reactions. UNM also claims that Saakashvili has increasing favorability and expect more conflicts with Ukraini- an officials. The Guardian: “There has been speculation both that Saakashvili is after the PM’s job, and that he is DECEMBER 21, 2015 3 POLITICS WWW.OBSERVER.COM.GE WHO GETS WHAT, WHEN AND HOW? TEIMURAZ SHA he non-governmental or- GEL). ary school accommodations and ganization Institute of We now live in a capitalist facilities in the mountainous Development of Freedom country, where the government regions of Georgia or to the rein- T of Information published does not build and operate mills forcement of the learning of state an analytical blog on December 16 and factories as it did during the language in the ethnic minority summarizing the bonuses and Soviet period, nor will it manage regions, or for the funding of salary supplements of Georgian the market and industrial sphere; scholarships for successful students high officials during the first six though it is possible to spread at and scientists to take part in student months of 2015. Only the Ministry least a part of those generous exchange programs or research – of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry government bonuses to benefit these could all bring great benefits of Economy and Sustainable ordinary citizens. to the state. Development of Georgia deviated For instance, if the half of While the Ministry of Regional from the publication of documents bonuses and supplements issued by Development and Infrastructure containing information about the Ministry of Culture and Monu- issues bonuses and supplements in salaries and bonuses; the other ment Protection were directed the amount of 358 348 GEL, we governmental ministries provided toward the rehabilitation of histori- lack safe roads in mountainous factual information to the IDFI. cal monuments in the regions or in regions, the population of the According to that information, towns, it could create income for Kiziki historical region has huge in the first half (6 months) of 2015, locals as well as potentially attract problems with water delivery, and all ministers, their deputies and tourists. neither local officials, nor the other officials received summary Or, if the first half of bonuses central government takes care of total of 5,477,391 GEL as bonuses and supplements issued by the these or other problems. The or/and salary supplements. Particu- Ministry of Education and Science millions of Laris spent on bonuses larly, less than 1 million GEL have (415,000 GEL) were oriented on supplements do not appear to be been given as bonuses, and about toward the rehabilitation of second- money well spent.
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