President appoints new Georgian Ambassador to the Netherlands

Georgia has a new Ambassador in the Netherlands.

The country’s ex-State Minister for Diaspora Issues Kote Surguladze will replace Shota Gvineria in this role.

The President will sign a document confirming Surguladze’s appointment this afternoon.

Meanwhile President Giorgi Margvelashvili met Surguladze earlier today and wished him success in his new diplomatic role. During their meeting the pair discussed Georgia’s current relationship with the Netherlands.

In his career Surguladze worked at different positions for Georgia’s Foreign Ministry since 1996. He’s diplomatic career included being Georgia’s Consul to the United Kingdom.

Until the recent Governmental reshuffle on July 21, Surguladze served as Georgia’s State Minister for Diaspora Issues.