Saakashvili tries to gain sympathy of Baku and Ankara, say experts
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili’s pro-Azerbaijani statements are aimed at strengthening his positions in domestic politics, Georgian studies expert Alik Eroyants and Azeri studies expert Sargis Asatryan told a news conference on Saturday.
Saakashvili tries to please Baku and Ankara in order to gain their sympathy for his further moves, according to the experts.
“Despite the fact that Saakashvili has no chance to be reelected, he is not planning to quit politics. His aim is to enjoy the sympathy of Turkey and Azerbaijan, and at the same time to stay in power. Thus he tries to oppose himself to the ruling party Georgian Dream,” said Eroyants.
At the same time, the Georgian studies expert said, Ivanishvili’s government tries to balance the Armenian-Georgian and Georgian-Azerbaijani relations, which is advantageous to Armenia.