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-)

Tazo Datunashvili: Based on the functions, we concluded that Mdinaradze was supposed to act as a courier between Tamazashvili and Gela­dze, and ultimately he will become Kobakhidze’s secretary-referent - Given his type, he probably cannot easily communicate with the security structures and will need help in that
Gia Volski: Paweł Herczyński’s statement is a threat - he should be summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - this is both a political démarche and there must be a substantive discussion on what grounds he is threatening Georgia
Irakli Kobakhidze introduces newly-appointed Minister of Internal Affairs to staff
Irakli Kobakhidze, when asked by a journalist whether he expects sanctions: "You expect whatever you want, I don't expect anything"
Grigol Gegelia - Irakli Kobakhidze constantly points fingers at the ambassadors of all our friends and partner countries - I would advise him to summon the Iranian ambassador, who threatened us with very dangerous language
Irakli Kobakhidze to reports about his resignation - You asked me this question before the parliamentary elections, the municipal elections - you have been disappointed once, twice, three times, four times, how many times do we have to do all this?!
Irakli Kobakhidze - When the EU ambassador threatens the Georgian people with civil war and impoverishment, it is simply unthinkable - of course, summoning the ambassador for this is appropriate
Prime Minister - Negotiations are underway to expand the scope of the agreement, the visit of the Minister of Economy to China will additionally contribute to the development of trade - all topics will be discussed, including Anaklia
The appointment and dismissal of the Head of the State Security Service both require submission to Parliament
Gia Volski: No changes are planned at the level of the Prime Minister; coordinating security structures from a political position will be far more effective - an excellent decision has been made
Berdia Sichinava: Mdinaradze will have the function of a postman between Sulkhan Tamazashvili and Geka Geladze; Kobakhidze is being prepared for dismissal by Ivanishvili - our party cannot support such government changes
Lela Jejelava: Security service chiefs cannot be changed like socks - it shows a lack of understanding of the importance of the institution; removing Mdinaradze from the SSS and the footage from the meeting with Aliyev shows that Ivanishvili is moving closer to Kobakhidze
“Opposition Alliance”: Today’s personnel carousel is yet another confirmation of the legitimacy crisis of Ivanishvili’s regime
PM: The position of State Minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Agencies will be added to the government structure and will be headed by Mamuka Mdinaradze
Sulkhan Tamazashvili appointed as Minister of Internal Affairs