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-)

Nika Gvaramia: First, we must reclaim the territories and the country that are under our control, and then we can manage the rest. As for relations with the U.S., the reality was written all over Kobakhidze’s face; let them show us results - no one believes what he says anymore, not even Ivanishvili
Zurab Japaridze: Whether you compare them to neighboring countries, previous administrations, or Georgian Dream's past prime ministers and presidents, the picture is clear—the absolute most they can achieve is presenting a chance photo taken alongside von der Leyen as a breakthrough in their isolation from the free world
Irakli Kobakhidze - ALDE shows no signs of liberalism; they continue to side with radicalism, including terrorist acts
Prime Minister: I had the opportunity to speak with both the US President and the Secretary of State, where I noted our desire to restore the strategic partnership; we have taken a step, and we are awaiting reciprocal steps
Irakli Kobakhidze – Restoring territorial integrity through peaceful means is one of our primary national objectives, and neither Baramidze, Gvaramia, Berdzenishvili, nor anyone else can change this, regardless of the orders or assignments they may receive
Irakli Kobakhidze -  All issues between the governments of Georgia and Azerbaijan are discussed in a friendly manner – there is no tension
Irakli Kobakhidze on Paata Burchuladze’s letter: The opposition truly resembles dead fish in its entirety - they have no resources whatsoever, neither on the streets nor in elections; they do not love the country, and as a result, they will not achieve any success
Prime Minister: The group has taken on the character of a sect; they see their own failure and yet continue to gather every day
Irakli Kobakhidze: Transparency International Georgia no longer refrains from openly showing political bias
Irakli Kobakhidze: The Georgian Estate of Leuville is also a symbol of the close historical ties between Georgia and France; I believe this large-scale project, implemented through the fruitful partnership between the two countries, will become a new platform for dialogue
Salome Samadashvili – Kobakhidze’s speech at the UN made it clear that Georgia has been cut off from the European agenda; it was an absolutely anti-state address—the mention of the occupation was merely a formality, just so someone could say, "Well, he did mention it!"
Kakha Kaladze – We listened with pride to the Prime Minister's statement, in which he addressed all the important issues concerning our country's future; there is no alternative to peace—a fact we have experienced firsthand
Prime Minister: Eka Gigauri is also a foreign agent; she holds her position through Soviet-style methods and cannot lecture anyone on what constitutes correct, democratic practices
Prime Minister on the postponement of the "Kordz" concert: The most troubling aspect is that the event was funded by the European Union; it is an unbelievable occurrence when a cultural center funds a lack of culture—and, behind that, fascism
Irakli Kobakhidze – The group that stages daily protests with 20, 50, or at most 150 people has truly taken on the character of a sect; their mandate is precisely to operate as a sect—this is their unfortunate choice, their tragic choice
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