Georgian PM visits venues named after first President in western city of Zugdidi

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday inspected a youth centre, library and museum named after the country’s first President Zviad Gamsakhurdia in the western city of Zugdidi, the Government Administration said.

Kobakhidze highlighted the significance of the ₾18.8 million ($6.8 mln) project for the centre as a “space for young people to explore their interests”.

This is a multifunctional centre executed to the highest standards. [...] The establishment of this centre in Zugdidi is significant, and we are committed to continuing such projects in the future. Supporting the interests of young people is a top priority for us, and we will pursue many initiatives in this area”, he said.

The 3,000-square-metre library, built in the vicinity of 19th century Dadiani Palace, includes a reading hall equipped with the “latest technology”, a multimedia library, spaces for lectures, conferences, and exhibitions, as well as exhibition and museum halls and administrative offices.

The construction of the centre was carried out by the Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, with co-financing from the state budget and the Asian Development Bank, with the project also involving the construction of a visitor information centre.