Greetings!

I am so proud of you!

I am proud of Georgia!

A national consensus has been reached on the most critical matter: no one can take away Georgia’s independence, no one can return Georgia to Russia, and no one can deprive Georgia of its will and its European future.

This national consensus has formed everywhere possible, and with each passing moment, it is becoming increasingly clear that this consensus is growing stronger. Consider, for example, that even today, in the diplomatic corps, in business, at the Port of Poti, and in many other places, this national consensus is gaining strength daily. This is our power.

I want to tell the public now that even here, with the President—currently the only independent institution and the sole legitimate institution left in this country—a national consensus has been achieved. Tomorrow, there will be a gathering here, around me,  dedicated to serving you, with representatives of the public on one hand and political parties on the other, to jointly manage the political aspect of the process you are leading outside—whether in the streets or in the various spheres of this society.

We will accomplish this together. Together, we will represent the future we are on the verge of reaching through new elections: a new Georgia that will reclaim its European path, its independence, and, most importantly, its free path to development—a path we will not surrender to anyone.

Tomorrow, we will meet again. Alongside me will be the individuals I have invited, who will join me in leading this political process because I remain your President. There is no legitimate parliament, and therefore, an illegitimate parliament cannot elect a new president. Thus, no inauguration can take place, and my mandate continues until a legitimately elected parliament is formed, which can then legitimately elect my successor. But I am with you, and I will remain with you.