Saakashvili May Chair Executive Committee of Ukraine’s Council for Reforms

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili claims that he will be appointed to the National Reform Council of Ukraine, not as Secretary of the Council, but as Chairman of the Executive Committee, Ukrainian media outlet Censor.net reports.

"Not as a secretary, but as chairman of the executive committee," the former Georgian leader said in an interview. He could not name an exact date for his appointment.

Earlier, it was reported that the Ukrainian President would likely make a statement today about the appointment of Saakashvili as Secretary of the National Council on Reforms.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had offered the former Georgian leader the seat of Deputy PM in charge of reforms, which caused dissatisfaction among the members of the Georgian government.

However, Ukrainian media reported that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has withdrawn the issue of his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister from the Verkhovna Rada.

David Arakhamia, Chairman of the faction 'People's Servant' of the Ukrainian Rada, said that Saakashvili would work in the Ukrainian government in a "different format."

"As I know, another decision has been made. It will be announced in the coming days," he said. 

By Ana Dumbadze 

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