Mikheil Kavelashvili will be the candidate for the presidency of Georgia. Bidzina Ivanishvili, honorary chairman of "Georgian Dream", made a statement about the relevant decision of the political council of "Georgian Dream" at the briefing held at the party office.

"As it is known, the Parliament of Georgia appointed the elections of the President of Georgia, which will be held in an indirect manner in accordance with the current version of the Constitution. On December 14, the president of Georgia will be elected by an electoral college consisting of 300 members, in which the solid majority, based on the decision of the Georgian people, is held by our political party "Georgian Dream". Therefore, it is clear that the candidate supported by "Georgian Dream" will occupy the post of the President of Georgia.

I am glad to inform you that in accordance with the decision of the political council of the party, I am presenting the candidacy of Mikheil Kavelashvili for the post of the President of Georgia. Mikheil Kavelashvili does not need a special introduction to the public. For years, as a successful athlete, he defended the honor of Georgia. Misha was a seasoned member of the Georgian football team, he is a multiple champion of several countries. His football career is connected with Tbilisi "Dinamo", "Vladikavkaz Alanya", "Manchester City", leading Swiss football clubs. Even before starting his political activities, Mikheil Kavelashvili always uncompromisingly expressed his principled position on all issues important for the country. During the last 8 years, Mikheil Kavelashvili was engaged in successful political activities, he was one of the outstanding members of our political team, especially in the last few years, he made a great contribution to protecting the national interests of Georgia and strengthening the country's sovereignty", said Bidzina Ivanishvili.

"Georgian Dream" discussed the presidential candidate this morning, first in the format of the political council session, and then in the format of the majority session.

For information, the election of the President of Georgia is scheduled for December 14, and the inauguration is scheduled for December 29. This year, for the first time, the president will be elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of 300 members.