New economy minister appointed, replacing Davitashvili who takes on an advisory role.
Change a'comin' in Georgia's financial scene, folks! Our boy Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister,’s mixin' things up in the economic leadership. He's appointed Mariam Kvrivishvili as the new Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, pushing out Levan Davitashvili who's now takin' on a snazzy new role as the Prime Minister's top economic advisor.
Kobakhidze shouted out Kvrivishvili's expertise, particularly in tourism and aviation, and proclaimed his faith in her skills to run the ministry smoothly. "She's already shown 'em what she's capable of in crucial sectors, and I'm sure she’ll boss it in her new role," Kobakhidzie said.
Kvrivishvili, who's been Deputy Economy Minister since 2021 and formerly chaired the National Tourism Administration, ratcheted off a thank-you to the Prime Minister for trustin' her and emphasized her determination to continue and extend ongoing economic initiatives.
Davitashvili, who helmed the ministry since February 2022 and served as Vice Prime Minister since 2021, is now bidding adieu to the day-to-day gig to step into a high-stakes strategic role aimed at boostin' investment and economic development. Kobakhidze revealed that Davitashvili's departure from the ministry's routine tasks will let him focus on long-term economic planning and beautifying Georgia’s investment scene.
"Handin' over the ministry's reins to Kvrivishvili means we can better coordinate our key projects and snag investments," Kobakhidzie said, adding plans to beef up the Economic Council's functions and comp'ny.
In his partinin' statement, Davitashvili extendin' thanks for the opportunity to serve and reminisced about cooperation with the government, especially during harsh times. He spotlighted the urgency of expeditin' ongoing strategic projects and acknowledged the influence of Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili on his career.
"This stint has been a crackin' chance for me to serve my homeland and contribute to its betterment," Davitashvili predicted.
Enrichment Data:
- Davitashvili's new role is strategic and aimed at overseeing high-level economic coordination and planning.
- His objective is to accelerate economic growth and attract investments, while focusing on long-term economic planning and enhancing Georgia’s investment climate.
- This restructuring aims to strengthen the Economic Council's role and enhance the planning and implementation of economic policy.
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Policy and legislation changes might be on the horizon as Georgia's new Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, takes over, following Levan Davitashvili's appointment as the Prime Minister's top economic advisor. Politics and general news outlets will likely closely monitor the strategic role Davitashvili assumes, aimed at boosting investment and economic development, particularly in terms of high-level economic coordination and long-term planning.
