The Ministry of Regional Development of Georgia will be established as an independent ministry, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced at today's briefing.
As the head of government noted, Grigol Liluashvili will take up the position of Minister of Regional Development of Georgia.
According to him, one of the most important missions of the new ministry will be to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness of regional development-related activities.
“Along with the growth of the economy, local government budgets have increased significantly, the total of which, excluding Tbilisi, has exceeded 4 billion. This, on the one hand, increases the ability of local governments to implement projects important to society, and, on the other hand, increases the challenges associated with the implementation of relevant tasks. Thus, effective planning and monitoring of regional development is of particular importance for the equal socio-economic development of the country. One of the most important missions of the new ministry will be to ensure the maximum effectiveness of measures related to regional development,” the Prime Minister said.
According to him, the Georgian government has already developed and submitted to the Georgian Parliament the relevant draft law, which, in accordance with consultations with the parliamentary majority, the Georgian Parliament will adopt during the session week of April 15-18.
“Mr. Grigol Liluashvili will take up the position of Minister of Regional Development of Georgia. As you know, he is leaving his position in October, his term of office is expiring, according to the law, he no longer had the right to hold the position again. Mr. Grigol Liluashvili left the position of Head of the State Security Service and upon the adoption of the law, he will take up the position of Minister of Regional Development of Georgia. As you know, Grigol Liluashvili held the position of Chairman of the Committee on Regional Policy and Self-Government in the Parliament of Georgia for many years. In general, he has outstanding experience in working with regions. Accordingly, his ministry will ensure the effective activities of the Government of Georgia in fulfilling regional development tasks,” the Prime Minister said.
Irakli Kobakhidze thanked Grigol Liluashvili for his successful work as Head of the State Security Service.
"Against the backdrop of the most difficult challenges, he has made a significant contribution to ensuring and further strengthening Georgia's national security over the past 6 years. I would like to clarify that Irakli Karseladze will continue to work as the Minister of Infrastructure of Georgia," said Irakli Kobakhidze.
