Economy Minister Kumsishvili named as Vice Prime Minister

Dimitri Kumsishvili took the role of Georgia's Economy Minister in September 2015.
Agenda.ge, 27 Dec 2015 - 13:56, Tbilisi,Georgia

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.