PM Kobakhidze backs Kaladze as ‘sole’ Mayoral candidate

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has endorsed incumbent Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze for re-election, calling his candidacy “absolutely without alternative.”

Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Kobakhidze reiterated his unwavering support for Kaladze, who has served as the capital’s mayor since 2017.

“Kaladze is without an alternative for the position of Tbilisi Mayor. This is my very clear opinion,” the Prime Minister said.

In the same remarks, Kobakhidze also addressed the recent nomination of Giorgi Gabitashvili as Auditor General. The Prime Minister praised Gabitashvili as “a worthy man,” expressing confidence that following parliamentary approval, he would successfully take on the high-level oversight role.