The leaders of the opposition movement the National Forum met with Bidzina Ivanishvili in his residence today. Gubaz Sanikidze of the party talked to journalists after the meeting saying the party would cooperate with the billionaire; however, they did not discuss formation of a political bloc yet.
In addition, it was reported that one of the ex-leaders of the National Forum, former president of the Georgian National Bank, Nodar Javakhishvili was appointed the president of the Kartu Group - the only business run by Ivanishvili in Georgia. Sanikidze said the decision was taken after consultations with the businessman.
At the moment, Ivanishvili is discussing his political cooperation with Basa Janikashvili, who told journalists before the meeting, that a set up of a consultation council would be discussed, which would formed by famous public figures, including those having no ties with politics.
Janikashvili said the council would have a function of an advisor, which would monitor political developments and estimate risks.