Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili announces his resignation
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Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili attends the European Political Community Summit in Granada, Spain October 5, 2023. REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo
TBILISI - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said in a televised briefing on Monday that he was resigning ahead of parliamentary elections due by October.
Georgian media had earlier reported that Irakli Kobakhidze, chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party, would replace Garibashvili, who has served as prime minister since 2021. REUTERS

