Prime Minister of Georgia
Irakli Gharibashvili

Education

2005 - Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Master (International Relations);

2002-2004 - Sorbonne University, Faculty of Political Science (International Relations) Paris, France;

1999-2004 - Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Faculty of International Law and International Relations (International Relations);

1988-1999 - Dedoplistskaro district N1 secondary school

Professional Experience

From 22/02/2021 - Prime Minister of Georgia;

08/09/2019 - 22/02/2021 - Minister of Defense of Georgia;

05/03/2019 - Political Secretary and member of the political council of the political party Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia;

12/02/2018 - 01/08/2019 - Private sector;

20/11/2013 - 24/12/2015 - Prime Minister of Georgia;

25/10/2012 - 17/11/2013 - Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia;

15/02/2012 - Founder / member of the political party Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia and head of the party's audit commission;

07/2009 - 06/2012 - Director of Georgian Dream Ltd;

12/2007 - 14/02/2012 - Member of the supervisory board of Cartu Bank;

12/2005 - 14/02/2012 - Chairman of the board of the international charity fund Cartu - general director;

05/2005 - 10/2005 - Deputy director of the logistics department of Burji Ltd (Cartu-Group);

2004 - 2005 - Manager of the foreign procurement department of the logistics department of Burji Ltd (Cartu-Group);

2001 - 2002 - Intern at Foreign Relations Committee of the Parliament of Georgia

Languages

Georgian, English, French, Russian

Marital status

Wife and four children

Public Defender of Georgia
Nino Lomjaria
Former PM of Georgia; For Georgia chairman
Giorgi Gakharia
Former President of Georgia
Mikheil Saakashvili
Irakli Kobakhidze: Irakli Gharibashvili received a message from a specific person, I can't say more than that - we had to withstand very serious pressure to save our country from war and destruction
Irakli Gharibashvili: reject war, foreign interference, and “Unbridled LGBT Propaganda” on October 26
Irakli Gharibashvili: maximum mobilization is needed to achieve maximum results in all regions - the bankrupt opposition has no prospects in these elections, they will be defeated once again
Irakli Kobakhidze: Peace and economic growth drive Georgian Dream’s high rating
Irakli Gharibashvili: since coming to power, our government has been focused on the freedom and well-being of citizens, doing everything to protect the national interests of the country
Irakli Gharibashvili: We must show everyone that our desire is to move towards Europe only with our traditions, our rules and our dignity
Giorgi Amilakhvari resigns as Minister of Education, Science, and Youth
Irakli Gharibashvili: October 1, 2012 became a watershed between the dark past and the bright future of our country - with the support of the Georgian people, we started building a state whose main concern is protecting people and the national interests of our country
"Georgian Dream" presented the first platoon of the election list
Irakli Gharibashvili: Who is the alternative to our leader, Bidzina Ivanishvili and our party "Georgian Dream"? - There is no alternative! - Either we will choose war or we will choose peace!
Irakli Gharibashvili: The August war will remain the heaviest crime that cannot be forgiven! - If we should never allow such a treacherous political organization to be in power, we should forever ban political activity
Irakli Gharibashvili: Thank God, Donald Trump miraculously escaped death - I wish peace to America and the American people, to the whole world
Kakha Kaladze: Mamuka Khazaradze was told what to say and he repeats it - the Anaklia port project, with Khazaradze's involvement, was doomed from the start
Mamuka Khazaradze: Gharibashvili, I promise you, you will have to pay for all crimes with the full strictness of the law
Irakli Gharibashvili: Everyone should be happy that China expressed an interest in the strategic port – Khazaradze’s project was a complete fiasco!
Irakli Gharibashvili: I would not and could not attend an event that I was not supposed to attend by state protocol -  as for the law, do not worry about it, the law has been passed, prepare for the elections and be calm
Irakli Gharibashvili: We see rhetoric about the possibility of nuclear war, World War III, we must be careful, prudent, and firm - our party is preparing to win in these elections
Irakli Kobakhidze: Irakli Gharibashvili was invited to the event, but he could not attend - as for the ambassadors, all the ambassadors were invited, I am sure that no one would show disrespect towards the Georgian police
THE EUROPEAN FUTURE OF GEORGIA – IT’S IN YOUR HANDS
British Ambassador Gareth Ward - Foreign Influence Law damages NGOs and free media in Georgia - It is disproportionate and stifles free speech, as well as stigmatising those who do good for their communities