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Georgian parliament names new prime minister as the ruling party gears up for elections in the fall

Feb. 08, 2024 15:08 PM EST

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The former chairman of Georgia's ruling party was appointed by parliament as prime minister of the Caucasus nation on Thursday in a reshuffle ahead of national elections in the autumn. Irakli Kobakhidze was named to the job by a 84-10 parliament vote. He...

Georgia's prime minister steps down to prepare for national elections this fall

Jan. 29, 2024 09:56 AM EST

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The prime minister of the country of Georgia resigned on Monday and said he had accepted an offer to become chairman of the Georgian Dream ruling party ahead of national elections in the autumn. “We will elect a new parliament in the fall, and Georgian...