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Georgian opposition coalition leader does not choose candidate for Prime Minister

Georgia Materials 2 October 2012 18:45 (UTC +04:00)
"Georgian Dream" opposition coalition won the parliamentary elections.
Georgian opposition coalition leader does not choose candidate for Prime Minister

Georgia, Tbilisi, Oct. 2 / Trend N. Kirtzkhalia /

"Georgian Dream" opposition coalition won the parliamentary elections.
The opposition coalition leader Bidzdina Ivanishvili has not chosen chairman of the Parliament and Prime Minister, he said at a briefing in Tbilisi today.

He also failed to say whether he will meet about the formation of a new government with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili.

Ivanishvili intends to discuss these issues within the coalition.

"I have certain plans regarding my colleagues," he said.

Mikheil Saakashvili said today tat he is ready to support the new government, which must create a new majority in the Parliament led by the "Georgian Dream".

Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on October 1. Around 14 parties and two political blocs participated in the elections.

Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on a mixed - list, majority system. Around 150 MPs must be elected - 77 on the lists (a passing barrier of five per cent) and 73 - single-seat constituencies.

Parliament will receive more authority in 2013 after amendments to the Constitution take effect resulting in the president's power being reduced.

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