Economy Minister Kumsishvili named as Vice Prime Minister
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Economy Minister Dimitri Kumsishvili could become Georgia’s Vice Prime Minister.
Prime Minister candidate Giorgi Kvirikashvili said if Parliament confirms the Cabinet tomorrow, Kumsishvili will take the role of the Vice PM.
Kvirikashvili, who Parliamentary Majority named as the PM candidate, will present the Cabinet to Parliament for confirmation on Monday.
These procedures were needed after former PM Irakli Garibashvili announced his surprise resignation on Wednesday.
Garibashvili had two deputies (Vice Prime Ministers) – Foreign Minister Kvirikashvili and Energy Minister Kakha Kaladze. If Kvirikashvili advances as PM, Kumsishvili will take his role as one of Vice PMs while Kaladze will also maintain his role.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili, who served as Georgia’s Foreign Minister then was names as the Parliamentary Majority’s candidate for the Prime Minister’s post, today released a statement revealing his future plans.
Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is a candidate for the Prime Minister of Georgia role.
Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has resigned. Garibashvili made the announcement about his surprise resignation at 8pm this evening. He addressed the nation from the Government Administration's building.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili, who served as the country’s Foreign Minister, might step up as Georgia’s new Prime Minister.For the majority of Kvirikashvili’s career he has been involved in the financial and economics sector in state and private businesses.