"We will be forced to impose sanctions against those who do not adhere to the principles of democracy"

Zhigimantas Pavilionis, chairman of the Lithuanian parliament's foreign affairs committee, says the Georgian government, unlike the opposition, is not yet ready to negotiate.

"It is impossible to negotiate when the leader of the opposition is arrested ... I would welcome the government's decision if the persecution of Nika Melia would stop ... I am a supporter of Georgia and will always fight for its interests.Hope, the government will act responsibly. Now you have a chance to become a member of the European Union," Pavilionis said.

According to the opposition, "Dream" is going to depreciate 30-year-old earnings by appointing Gharibashvili.

For his part, Mikheil Sarjveladze, a member of the ruling party, says that "Dream" has made all constructive offers and now it is the turn of opposition".