Saakashvili Admits Abashidze’s Important Role

Leader of the National Movement Mikheil Saakashvili said today he does not aim at confrontation with Adjarian leader Aslan Abashidze.

“We do not intend to confront Aslan Abashidze. We do not intend to burst into Adjara. We know, that Aslan Abashidze’s role is very important in internal politics,” Saakashvili said at a news briefing on November 25.

Authorities of the Adjara Autonomous Republic announced, that Batumi cuts ties with central authorities.

“Adjara Autonomous Republic condemns violent coup attempt and cuts all ties with criminals, who took over the power of the central government with force,” the decree issued by head of Adjara Autonomous Republic Aslan Abashidze reads.

Abashidze also announced the state of emergency for one month term and ceased railway connection between Batumi, capital of Adjara and Tbilisi.