The talk of the country's external enemies and their local agents that there are no state institutions in Georgia and that a unitary government has been established in the country is a complete lie and personally offensive to me - Irakli Kobakhidze

In 2012, the Georgian people saw Bidzina Ivanishvili's competence and dedication to the country and expressed their trust in him, which laid the foundation for turning points in the country, - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated at today's briefing.

As the head of government noted, more than 14 years have passed since then, and this trust has been further strengthened by the fact that in these most difficult years, it was Bidzina Ivanishvili's intellect and uncompromising patriotism that enabled Georgia to overcome many of the most difficult obstacles.

"One of the main results of Bidzina Ivanishvili's activities is the strengthening of state institutions. Against this background, the talk of the country's external enemies and their local agents that there are no state institutions in Georgia and that a unitary government has been established in the country is a complete lie and personally offensive to me. That is why I consider it necessary to clarify what the role of state institutions, on the one hand, and Bidzina Ivanishvili, on the other, is in the process of governing the country today. First of all, it should be noted that Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili is the honorary chairman of the ruling party and a member of the political council. It is with this background that the ruling party ran in the 2024 parliamentary elections and with this background it received solid trust from the Georgian people. Accordingly, Bidzina Ivanishvili's role in the political life of the country is not only formalized, but also based on direct democratic legitimacy," said Irakli Kobakhidze.