Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili attended the oath-taking ceremony of his appointed Judge of the Constitutional Court of Georgia, Giorgi Modebadze.

Mikheil Kavelashvili wished success to Giorgi Modebadze in his future activities, underscoring that it was the highest responsibility and honour to be the Constitutional Court Judge defending the main law of the country and “exercise constitutional control.”

“Approximately one year ago, I took the oath before God and the nation that I would defend the Constitution. This is the main, supreme law, which should be defended by each Georgian citizen. Our country is undergoing a decisive stage.

After the restoration of our independence, we all see the situation around us, the challenges, and the attitude of each institution, as well as each citizen, towards the law, which is crucial. We witness attacks, violations of laws and the Constitution. Therefore, all those capable of defending the state should foremostly defend the Constitution as the supreme obligation,” he said.

Yesterday, the President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, appointed Giorgi Modebadze as a judge of the Constitutional Court. According to Article 60 of the Georgian Constitution, the Court is composed of nine judges, each serving a ten-year term. Three judges are appointed by the President, three are elected by Parliament by a three-fifths majority, and three are appointed by the Supreme Court.

Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, the Chair of the Constitutional Court, and guests attended the oath-taking ceremony.