James C. O’Brien, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs congratulated Irakli Kobakhidze on the appointment as Georgia’s new Prime Minister.
“Congratulations to newly appointed Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and his team! We look forward to our continued partnership with the Georgian government and people, as they pursue a democratic, prosperous, and Euro-Atlantic future,” he tweeted.
Eighty-four legislators backed Irakli Kobakhidze and his new government while ten voted against them in the February 8 vote.