Bidzina Ivanishvili Speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron; Conversation Initiated by Macron

The founder and honorary chairman of "Georgian Dream," Bidzina Ivanishvili, held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. According to a statement released by Georgian Dream, the discussion was initiated by Macron and lasted for an hour.

"At the initiative of the French President, a telephone conversation took place between the Honorary Chairman of Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, and Emmanuel Macron. During the call, President Macron expressed his concern over the current situation in Georgia and shared his desire to contribute to its de-escalation," the statement read.

Ivanishvili, in turn, thanked Macron for initiating the conversation and welcomed the idea of collaborative efforts to address the situation. Both parties agreed to maintain contact in the coming days to evaluate any progress made.

The discussion underscores growing international attention to Georgia's domestic issues, with Macron signaling a willingness to engage directly.

Context of International Involvement

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili recently met with French President Emmanuel Macron and former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement on social media platform X, Zurabishvili disclosed the nature of her discussions with the leaders. "I had an in-depth discussion with President Trump and President Macron. I exposed the stolen elections and the extremely alarming repression against the Georgian people. I emphasized the need for strong U.S. support. The Georgian people have a friend in Donald Trump. God bless the United States of America," Zurabishvili wrote.

These high-level engagements reflect the intensifying global focus on Georgia's political climate, signaling international concern and potential involvement in resolving the challenges facing the country.