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-)

Public Defender of Georgia
Nino Lomjaria
Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Relations with Russia
Zurab Abashidze
Speaker of Parliament of Georgia
Shalva Papuashvili
Lela Jejelava: Let Papuashvili answer this: when he attended Armaz Akhvlediani’s school, how did the school fail to brainwash him?! As for Gharibashvili, it seems that he has made a decision to enter politics in some form
Irakli Kobakhidze at the “Multilateral Partnership Summit”: We remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, while international support remains an important part of this process - We also believe that strengthened regional cooperation can create new opportunities
Irakli Kobakhidze met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in New York
Shalva Papuashvili: The Council of Europe should explain how funding a radical politician’s political project is compatible with promoting civic dialogue, and what message it sends when it funds a politician who rejects the election results
An agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Georgia and Nauru has been signed
Tazo Datunashvili – Even Gaddafi and Bashar al-Assad were also heard at the UN; this changes nothing regarding Georgian Dream's political isolation
Salome Samadashvili – The statement voiced by Papuashvili—claiming that EU accession implies compromising our territorial integrity—is Russian propaganda scripted in the Kremlin; in reality, the exact opposite is true.
Shalva Papuashvili: We didn't cling to Biden when the strategic partnership was revoked, nor did we beg him not to do it or ask for a postponement, Georgians are the most reliable partners, but if someone needs time, that is their choice
The Prime Minister will participate in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly - Irakli Kobakhidze will address the debate on September 24
Irakli Kobakhidze: Today, 1,600 displaced families will receive new, fully renovated apartments; this is the largest-scale project implemented to date—providing dignified housing for displaced persons is an unwavering priority of our government
Irakli Kobakhidze: Restoring our country's territorial integrity through peaceful means is our national dream; through patience, consistency, and a sound, pragmatic policy, we will ultimately achieve this goal
Irakli Kobakhidze at an event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session: For us, sustainable development means building a country that offers every citizen a healthy, safe and dignified life
Irakli Kobakhidze: There are no “prisoners of conscience” - there are prisoners who were involved in violence, but we are ready to pardon each of them if they show remorse and acknowledge their wrongdoing
Irakli Kobakhidze on Tbilisi School of Political Studies: If it is established that the law was violated, we will respond accordingly - we will fully investigate what we are dealing with
Irakli Kobakhidze on intoxication cases at kindergartens: Relevant agencies should determine whether a specific company or companies were responsible - accountability will follow in that case
GYLA Chairperson: The narrative we heard reflects the prism through which the regime views people—voiceless, subordinate, and devoid of rights - the notion that NGOs did not exist a century ago is both historically incorrect and politically dangerous
Nona Kurdovanidze – The establishment of State Grant Agency was a token gesture at the time, intended to somewhat soften the image of the unprecedented scale of restrictions on foreign funding - it seems there is no longer a need for that
Government to close Grant Management Agency
Touring Georgia with young Georgians as Partners