Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has met with all Central Asian leaders in the past two months, aiming to bolster political and economic relations.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has appointed Levan Zautashvili, formerly Deputy Minister of Regional Development, as the new state representative for the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has reiterated his accusation that former President Mikheil Saakashvili and his United National Movement government initiated the August 2008 War. The remarks have been condemned by the UNM.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is visiting Singapore, where he has held meetings with the country’s political leadership and representatives of financial technology companies.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze signed a joint statement to establish a strategic partnership between their countries.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze delivered his annual report to the disputed parliament at the plenary session on June 26, marking the end of its spring session.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić visited Georgia, announcing plans to open an embassy in Tbilisi and noting improving bilateral relations. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze described Vučić's visit as a 'turning point' for cooperation between Serbia and Georgia.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze praised a nearly 50% growth in foreign direct investment and pledged to attract more investors. He also held a briefing to commend Bidzina Ivanishvili.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejected allegations that Georgia’s government is “pro-Iranian” and disputed remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Sonata Coulter is visiting Tbilisi, holding meetings with Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili, as the Georgian ruling party seeks to reset relations.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the postponement of a ban on the production, import, and sale of drinks in plastic bottles until 2031, citing consultations with the business sector.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze delivered a speech at CPAC Hungary, focusing on traditional values and Georgia's strategic neutrality, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lauded Georgia as the 'bravest nation in Europe.'

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter of condolence to his Georgian counterpart Irakli Kobakhidze following the death of Georgian Patriarch Ilia II, with Catholicos Karekin II also sending similar condolences.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze claims the OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism report on Georgia was pre-written, accusing the rapporteur of concealing a conflict of interest and attempting to force Georgia to register women.

Regional * Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has expressed concern over the drone attack on Nakhchivan Airport and conveyed solidarity with Azerbaijan during a phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Similarly, Georgia’s Foreign Ministry reported a phone conversation between Minister Maka Botchorishvili and her Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov. Information about the calls was also released by the Azerbaijani side, with the difference that the Azerbaijani versions exp

The ruling Georgian Dream party decried the UK’s sanctioning of two pro-government channels and again appealed to the U.S. to change its attitude towards Tbilisi in a conspiracy-filled statement made after the February 27 political council meeting attended by the party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili. The statement, read out by GD Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, comes …

Starting March 1, Georgia will prohibit foreign nationals without permanent residence permits from working as couriers, taxi drivers, or tour guides, following a decree issued by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Ioseb Alibegashvili has been appointed as the state representative in Georgia’s Samtskhe-Javakheti region by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, following the passing of his predecessor, Zaal Gelashvili.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze confirmed that fuel had been supplied to occupied Abkhazia from Georgia proper by “business” entities, following a continuing shortage that led de facto authorities in the region to impose restrictions.

Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister of Georgia, has indicated that new legal changes might be necessary to counter what he perceives as an 'attack on national identity,' following initiatives launched by various groups.

Georgian Foreign Minister Botchorishvili has spoken out against 'political terrorism' in Washington, with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze linking the sentiment to alleged 'political terror' by the UNM.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and several cabinet members are in Kazakhstan, marking their third official Central Asian trip in less than a month.

Merab Turava, the former Chairman of Georgia’s Constitutional Court, has been dismissed from his position as Deputy Justice Minister by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, accompanied by several GD ministers, visited Kyrgyzstan on June 11-12. This marks what he described as the first 'top-level' visit between the two states, including the GD Foreign Minister.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has lauded Georgia’s strategic partnership with China as “exemplary,” a day after Tbilisi and Beijing elevated their relations to a “comprehensive strategic partner.”

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held his second meeting with a US State Department delegation in May 2026, indicating ongoing diplomatic engagement.

The Tbilisi City Court has terminated journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s defamation lawsuit against Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, which stemmed from televised comments made by the Prime Minister.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze before departing from Georgia.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze visited Budapest, where he held a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and delivered an address at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze slammed the author of the recently published Moscow Mechanism report, accusing her of “political bias” in a statement that largely defended the ruling…

A visiting OSCE delegation reported that their requests to meet detained protesters were denied by several Georgian politicians, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has hinted that Georgia may reconsider its participation in the Istanbul Convention, a treaty against gender-based violence, following a complaint from a far-right figure.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Georgia to meet with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and attend the 15th session of the Georgia–Armenia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.

Georgian Dream leaders, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, have expressed support for Imedi TV and POSTV, the two major pro-government channels sanctioned by the United Kingdom on February 24 over “Russian disinformation,” as uncertainty persists over what specific effects the sanctions may have on the broadcasters. Calling the UK’s decision to sanction the two channels …

Starting March 1, a foreign national without a permanent residence permit in Georgia will no longer be allowed to work as a courier, taxi driver, or tour guide under a February 20 decree issued by Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. While the decree formally introduces a “work permit” to be issued by a government …

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has accused a 'deep state' of plotting to scare off Russian tourists and harm Georgia's economy, also alleging foreign actors previously pushed Georgia to open a 'second front' against Russia.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze claimed that a 'Deep State' and its 'agents' in Georgia are attempting to undermine Russian tourism and artificially stoke 'Russophobia' in the country.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has accused opposition parties and government critics of ignoring Russia's 2008 war against Georgia. He claims they only became 'Russophobic' after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has called the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Hague Declaration, which included critical provisions on Georgia, "absurd" and linked its adoption to a "deep state" agenda.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Jeffrey Sachs, an American economist, Columbia University professor and commentator known for his controversial geopolitical views, in Tbilisi…

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and several cabinet members are on their first official visit to Tajikistan, following a similar inaugural trip to Kyrgyzstan, marking a focus on Central Asian relations.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated he 'respects' China's 'specific reasons' for abstaining from UN votes on the annual resolution concerning internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held a briefing to extensively praise billionaire founder and honorary chairman of the ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, highlighting his personal role in the country.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has released an open letter to EU officials, condemning Danish police brutality despite Georgia's own history of police violence.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has announced significant leadership changes, including State Security Service Chief Mamuka Mdinaradze moving to a new "State Minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Bodies" position.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the phone with Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, discussing areas of mutual interest including security in the Caucasus and Black Sea region.

Regional * Yesterday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Kobakhidze, offering his condolences for the death of Patriarch Ilia II.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleiko, the Georgian government said on March 16. The one-on-one meeting, held at the Georgian government administration, focused on bilateral relations and “prospects for cooperation,” according to a Georgian press release. The sides reviewed cooperation in the trade and economic spheres, placing …

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Israel’s Ambassador Walid Abu Haya on March 11 amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the government administration reported on March 6. Kanda praised Georgia’s “strong macroeconomic performance,” reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to supporting the country’s economic development. “During the meeting, the parties discussed the fruitful cooperation between the government of Georgia and …

Regional * Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will visit Georgia on Tuesday, where he will meet with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Kobakhidze and other officials. Armenia * The interim manager of Armenian Electric Networks, Romanos Petrosyan, said negotiations over the shares of the company belonging to detained Russian–Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan have failed and the process has moved to the next stage. Under the constitution, ‘the government must recognise 100% of the sh

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze acknowledged the disproportionately high grocery prices burdening consumers, suspecting dishonest practices.