Georgian President congratulates Germany's new chancellor Olaf Scholz on taking office
Georgian President congratulates Germany's new chancellor Olaf Scholz on taking office

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has congratulated Olaf Scholz on his appointment as Germany’s new chancellor.

President Zourabishvili said: “I look forward to working with you to make our ties stronger and to strengthen Georgia’s unwavering path on European integration.”

Earlier today, Olaf Scholz has been confirmed as Germany’s new chancellor, replacing Angela Merkel. The German parliament, the Bundestag, backed his appointment by 395 votes to 303.