During the interview with "TV First" on April 12, Salome Zourabichvili, the President of Georgia, made a striking remark, stating, "[the ruling] Georgian dream is the Russian dream."

Zourabichvili emphasized the importance of prioritizing the European path for the state's future. She remarked, "For a very long time, I refrained from many things because I thought that when the country's president qualifies the government, for example, is it pro-Russian or not - I was asked many times abroad. I have always refrained because you can't let the country decide its own way, but now we are at such a crossroads and an 'either-or' situation that what is required of the president is neutrality, caution, thinking about the state, today thinking about the state is thinking about independence and Europe Saving the road."

Zourabichvili also stressed the need for transparency regarding key figures in the judiciary and political spheres. She stated, "Please don't tell Scholz that 'I want transparency about your money,' tell him that we want transparency about our judges, our former prime minister or the future prime minister, the chairman of the CEC," emphasizing the importance of accountability in these positions.

Zourabichvili cited a specific case of fraud at the Gelati Monastery complex to underscore issues of accountability. She pointed out that although American funds were used, the fraudulent actions were committed by Georgians and have gone unpunished. She criticized the judiciary system's lack of oversight, noting, 'No oversight, what oversight?',

Referring to the appointment of officials, Zourabichvili expressed concerns about individuals amassing wealth while in public office, stating, "Why not vetting when you want transparency?" She drew attention to her extensive experience in domestic and international roles over six decades, highlighting the disparity between her financial status and that of certain officials.

Zourabichvili underscored the importance of transparency, particularly regarding foreign investment in Georgia, which is estimated to be billions of dollars and contributes to various sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education. She questioned the reluctance to demand transparency in these areas despite the significant impact of foreign funds on the country's development.

Moreover, the Georgian president addressed the cancellation of her planned visit to Vilnius for the Vilnius summit. She emphasized that the government's refusal to grant permission for her visit resulted in Georgia's exclusion from the summit, signaling a setback in the country's European aspirations.

Zourabichvili recounted the process leading to the cancellation, stating that upon receiving the invitation from Lithuania, the organizers indicated their intention to coordinate with the Georgian government. She clarified that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs neither opposed her visit nor proposed an alternative representative for the summit.

Explaining her decision to seek permission for the visit, Zourabichvili highlighted the significance of the Three Seas Initiative, encompassing the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, as a novel opportunity for Georgia. She expressed disappointment at denying permission, stressing the necessity for government consensus on innovative foreign policy initiatives.

Zourabichvili underscored the implications of Georgia's exclusion from the summit, interpreting it as a reluctance to align closer with Europe. She lamented the missed opportunity for engagement and collaboration within the European framework, portraying the situation as detrimental to Georgia's European integration efforts.

Regarding the potential for opposition unity, Zourabichvili expressed doubt due to the lack of consensus among parties on various issues. However, she noted a common ground concerning Europe and the European path. She remarked, “I don't believe in unions. I stood on the street for a long time, it was in the background of a big gathering, and then the chaos started. Today, the union cannot exist because there is no agreement on various issues. We agree on only one issue - Europe and the way to Europe. We should propose an action plan to society, what the judicial reform should be, what should be changed about corruption, and what should be the next elections.”