Georgian Dream chairman
Irakli Kobakhidze

Place of birth

Tbilisi

Education

2000 - graduated from Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Law;

2005 - graduated from H. Heine University Düsseldorf with a Master degree in Law;

2006 - H. Heine University of Düsseldorf, PhD

Professional Experience

2000-2001 - United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Regional Public Education Project Coordinator;

2005-2012 - Tbilisi State University, Assistant Professor;

2011-2014 - Caucasus University, Associate Professor;

2011-2012 - Open Society Georgia Foundation, Member of the Committee of Experts of the Human Rights and Rule of Law Program;

2011-2012 - Council of Europe Representation in Georgia, Expert in Strategic Planning;

2006-2014 - United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Local Government and Regional Development Project Expert and Manager;

Since 2014 - Tbilisi State University, Associate Professor;

On November 18, 2016, he was elected Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia;

Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia Party, Executive Secretary, Member of the Political Council (2015-);

Parliament of Georgia of the 9th convocation, Chairman of the Parliament (2016-2020);

Parliament of Georgia of the 10th convocation (2020-)

Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Relations with Russia
Zurab Abashidze
Former PM of Georgia; For Georgia chairman
Giorgi Gakharia
Speaker of Parliament of Georgia
Shalva Papuashvili
ISFED: OSCE/ODIHR actively monitors local elections as well - OSCE/ODIHR has observed municipal elections in Georgia four times since 2006
Salome Samadashvili: The goal of summoning Mamuka Khazaradze to the "commission" for the second time is to remove him from politics, Dream is trying to clear the domestic political field for Russia - I appeal to Tsulukiani: summon Ivanishvili!
Irakli Kobakhidze: The opposition is absolutely disorganized - on the one hand, they don’t want to lose the 2-3 mandates they could get in the municipal councils, and on the other hand, they see that they are absolutely doomed to defeat
Irakli Kobakhidze: What happened in Chorchana was a mini-model of what happened in 2008, when the Saakashvili regime started the war - Giorgi Gakharia did not inform anyone at all, and this raises doubts
Irakli Kobakhidze: We believe that burdening the OSCE/ODIHR with our local elections would be unnecessary
Kakha Kaladze: Our strength lies in the fact that we have never cut off ties with the population of Tbilisi
Irakli Kobakhidze: Hate and contempt campaigns are being conducted in Georgia with external funding - we will oppose these processes with all legal methods
Irakli Kobakhidze on Donald Tusk's statement: This is blackmail - in general, blackmail will remain blackmail, however, these threats are very regrettable and sad
Irakli Kobakhidze: The EU has been a symbol of justice for years, and we want it to remain so, but European bureaucracy is doing everything to change this perception - We will stubbornly continue moving toward the EU
Irakli Kobakhidze to Orbán: We face similar challenges, and standing together is crucial to address them – Georgia will always stand where the interests of the Hungarian people lie, and we feel a duty to reciprocate your support
Viktor Orbán to Kobakhidze: The Georgian government is a beast that the EU and Brussels fear to confront – everyone envies Georgia, and we envy your 7% economic growth, my God, what a great achievement
Irakli Kobakhidze to Orbán: Your leadership is exemplary for us – your support for our country and the Georgian people on the path to European integration is of utmost importance
Viktor Orbán to Kobakhidze: “I love my homeland,” “I am proud of my country” – such phrases are now considered shameful in the West and are no longer used – we are delighted to host guests who share the same feelings and sentiments
Viktor Orbán to Irakli Kobakhidze: European economies are suffering greatly now - If someone achieves over 1% growth, it’s a great success – your 7% growth is a galactic phenomenon, and I know it is truly the result of your immense efforts
Irakli Kobakhidze: There is great potential for the development of trade and economic relations between Georgia and Hungary, bilateral cooperation is very important
Irakli Kobakhidze meets Viktor Orbán
Official visit of Irakli Kobakhidze to Hungary begins
Salome Zurabishvili: The consulate in Milan has been operating since November 24, 2023, and the consul was appointed in September 2023! How should a belated "opening" ceremony be explained—with half of the so-called government participating and celebrating it with such fanfare?
Oleksii Reznikov - Russia, in reality, is a paper tiger
A Korean tamada: Opening of the Korean Embassy in Tbilisi
Israeli Ambassador to Georgia - Our strategy is not to have Hamas controlling the Gaza Strip - Unfortunately, the UN cooperates with Hamas, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch work in favor of Hamas