Giorgi Zurabashvili appointed as Prime Minister of Georgia’s Special Representative for Relations with Russia

Irakli Kobakhidze has appointed Giorgi Zurabashvili as the Prime Minister of Georgia’s Special Representative for Relations with Russia.

Irakli Kobakhidze made this announcement a few minutes ago during a briefing held at the Government Administration.

"The peaceful resolution of the conflict with the Russian Federation, the preservation and development of existing trade and economic relations, and the maintenance of an ongoing dialogue on humanitarian issues constitute one of our country’s most significant priorities. Given the absence of diplomatic relations between Georgia and the Russian Federation, the position of the Prime Minister’s Special Representative—alongside the Geneva format—plays a pivotal role in fulfilling these objectives.

Giorgi Zurabashvili is a highly experienced diplomat. He has served as a director of various departments within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. In 2024, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, and on July 1, 2025, he became First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. I am confident that, with his knowledge and experience, Giorgi Zurabashvili will excel in carrying out the tasks entrusted to the Prime Minister’s Special Representative," stated Irakli Kobakhidze.