Presidential Administration denies confirming Nika Gilauri's candidacy for prime minister

19:49, 15.10.2024

The Presidential Administration has confirmed that President Salome Zourabichvili met with former Prime Minister Nika Gilauri today. However, the press service clarified that they do not confirm Gilauri as a candidate for the position of prime minister.

Earlier, the media reported that Gilauri is being considered as the prime ministerial candidate for a ‘technical government’ proposed by Zourabichvili. The meeting between the two reportedly took place behind closed doors at the Orbeliani Palace.

On October 12, President Zourabichvili announced her intention to form a technical government ahead of the elections.

Nika Gilauri previously served as Georgia’s Prime Minister from 2009 to 2012. Before that, he held key ministerial roles, including Minister of Finance (2007-2009) and Minister of Energy.

By - Tamar Tabatadze

Politics

Nika Gilauri