Parliament Sessions Weekly Review. March12-15, 2002

MARCH 12, TUESDAY

1. Resolution decree on “abolishment authority of Tedo Japaridze as the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Georgia in USA, Canada, Mexico and UNA “

Parliament secretary of President Mariam Tsatsanashvili represented resolution decree.

For – 96 
Against – 1

2. Resolution decree on “abolishment authority Robert Singleter from the post of the member of valuable papers national commission”

Parliament secretary of President Mariam Tsatsanashvili represented resolution decree.

For – 96 
Against – 1

3. Resolution decree on “approval Mikheil Jibuti as the member of valuable papers national commission”

Parliament secretary of President Mariam Tsatsanashvili represented resolution decree.

For – 103
Against – 1

MARCH 13, WEDNESDAY

Parliament couldn’t begin working because of not having enough quorums. Factions “Alliance for New Georgia”, “Socialists”, and “Revivals” expressed solidarity to “New Rightists” and left session. 

Chairwoman of Parliament was very surprised of happened. According to her “New Rightists” were going to return on sessions on march 14 without declaration of solidarity and take part in Abkhazia issue discussion.

Parliament couldn’t renew sessions even in second part of the day.

MARCH 14-15, THURSDAY-FRIDAY

Parliament devoted two-day discussion to Abkhazia issue. MPs decided to hold session in secret.

Parliament had to pass resolution on Abkhazia problem, but voting was postponed for the next week, extraordinary session.

1. Resolution decree on “abolishment authority to Levan Mikeladze as the temporary representative of Georgia to OSCE and international organizations located in Vienna”

The deputy of minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandre Chumburidze represented the candidature.

For – 139 
Against – 3

2. Resolution decree on “agreeing authority of Levan Mikeladze as the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Georgia in USA, Canada, Mexico and UNA “

The deputy of minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandre Chumburidze represented the candidature.

For – 149 
Against – 1