Irakli Kobakhidze, the Chairman of the Georgian Parliament, stated that the country has not had a patriotic president for over 20 years, and that Mikheil Kavelashvili now has the responsibility of establishing a new tradition: This is a great responsibility, but I am confident he will handle it excellently

Mikheil Kavelashvili is a dignified, patriotic person, and I am confident that for the next five years, he will serve his country with great honor in this very important position, said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to the media.

He wished Mikheil Kavelashvili success.

"I would like to congratulate Mikheil Kavelashvili on assuming the office of President of Georgia. He is a dignified, patriotic person, and I am confident that for the next five years, he will serve his country with great honor in this very important position. I wish him success in every aspect. Once again, I will say that he will be a very dignified president.

Also, I would like to note once again that the challenges are serious — for more than 20 years, this country has not had a patriotic president. Therefore, Mikheil Kavelashvili will have to establish a new tradition after this 20-year break. This is a great responsibility, but I am confident that Mikheil Kavelashvili will handle this responsibility excellently," Kobakhidze said.

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