Georgian PM Dismisses 5 Governors

Georgian Prime Minister, Mamuka Bakhtadze stated that governors of Shida Kartli, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kvemo Kartli and Samtskhe-Javakheti have been dismissed from their positions.

The PM announced his decision at a special press-conference on July 26.

“Due to the goals our government has set, new approaches are needed in terms of coordination with the region's management and central government," the Prime Minister said.

It was also reported today that Guria Governor Merab Chanukvadze has resigned. According to his employees, he said goodbye to them today, but soon after it became known that the Prime Minister had asked him to stay on.

To note, Bakhtadze reshuffled the Cabinet earlier this month and reduced the number of 14 ministries to 11. He also appointed three new ministers.

By Thea Morrison

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26 July 2018 11:30