Foreign Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili named Prime Minister candidate

Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is a candidate for the Prime Minister of Georgia role.

Today the Parliamentary Majority – the Georgian Dream coalition – named Foreign Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili as a candidate for the Prime Minister of Georgia role, following the surprise resignation of Irakli Garibashvili two days ago.

This morning Kvirikashvili appeared in Georgia’s Parliament with Garibashvili, who will continue to carry out the Prime Minister's duties until a new Prime Minister and Cabinet of Ministers are confirmed.

Parliamentary Majority leader Zviad Kvachantiradze announced Kvirikashvili as the Georgian Dream coalition’s chosen candidate, and thanked Garibashvili for his "excellent performance” as Prime Minister of Georgia. 

In the coming days Kvirikashvili must name his ideal Cabinet and present it before Parliament to be confirmed. 

His candidacy must also be approved by Parliament of Georgia.

See more details about official procedures here.