Prime Minister votes for “Georgia’s European future”
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Georgia’s Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has cast his ballot in today's Parliamentary Elections and voted for Georgia’s "European future and fast economic development.”
The PM arrived at Saburtalo 24th polling station in central Tbilisi about 8:30am with his family to cast his ballot in Georgia’s Parliamentary Elections.
Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and his family. Photo by the PM's press office.
I want to congratulate Georgia on the Election Day. It is a very important day for our country.
I voted for a better future for Georgia, stable and democratic development of our country, welfare for each Georgian citizen, Georgia’s European future and fast economic development,” the PM stated.
Kvirikashvili went on to say his choice promoted health and better education for the country’s youth.
I believe I took a step towards Georgia’s better future,” he added.
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19 political parties and 6 election blocs are also running in the race.
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