The position of State Minister for Regional Policy will be established within the structure of the Georgian government. It will be assumed by Mamuka Mdinaradze, the Georgian Prime Minister announced at a briefing. Kobakhidze emphasized that Mdinaradze will also retain his post as Vice Prime Minister.
“The State Minister for Regional Policy will be responsible for ensuring effective governance in the regions. Given the particular importance of this mission, we have decided to appoint one of the leaders of our team, Mamuka Mdinaradze, to this position…
A few months ago, Mamuka Mdinaradze was appointed State Minister for Law Enforcement Affairs, where he made a crucial contribution to establishing a system for coordinating law enforcement operations. The work accomplished during this period makes it possible to ensure effective cooperation among law enforcement structures in the future—without the need for a dedicated post of State Minister for Law Enforcement Affairs,” the Prime Minister stated.
The Ministry of Regional Development of Georgia will be abolished in September, Kobakhidze continued.
According to him, following the creation of the position of State Minister for Regional Policy, the Ministry of Regional Development loses its primary purpose and will therefore be liquidated in September.
“Incumbent Minister of Regional Development Kakha Guledani will take on the post of First Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Georgia,” Kobakhidze said.
Kobakhidze explained that creating the new state minister position requires legislative amendments. Until the relevant law is enacted—by the first week of September—the duties of the Minister of Regional Development will be performed by Mamuka Mdinaradze.
In addition, according to the Prime Minister, the position of State Minister for Law Enforcement Coordination will be officially abolished in the first week of September. Until then, it will remain vacant.
Kobakhidze also requested parliament to fast-track the passage of the bill package necessary for restructuring the government during the first week of the new session.