"I believe that confrontation and rivalry within the country endanger the future of Georgia's democratic and economic development. Therefore, I have announced my resignation in the hope to reduce polarization & deescalate the situation" - Giorgi Gakharia tweeted.
Giorgi Gakharia has resigned as Prime Minister - he said at a briefing at the government administration this morning. As he explained, the decision is related to the arrest of the chairman of the "National Movement", Nika Melia. Today at 17:00, the party presented a new candidate for the post of Prime Minister - Irakli Gharibashvili, who headed the government in 2013-2015.