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Our team has unanimously decided to nominate Mikheil Kavelashvili for the post of the country's president,
Georgian Dream's honorary chairman, billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili told a news conference
By his nature and habitus, he is the embodiment of a Georgian man, ... he will defend the interests of Georgia and its people, and will not serve foreign forces."
the tycoon said, addingThere is no doubt that Mikheil Kavelashvili will not be in the service of foreign powers, but in the service of the Georgian state,
added Ivanishvili, taking a jab at current pro-European president, Salome Zourabichvili, who is in open conflict with the ruling party, which is trying to impeach her over her visits to Brussels
I am sure that Mikheil Kavelashvili will fully restore the temporarily stolen dignity to the presidential institute,
said Ivanishvili, Georgia’s richest man and a figure who the opposition and critics blame for the country’s pivot away from the EU and toward RussiaHonesty, fairness, patriotism and integrity are the qualities that distinguish Mikheil Kavelashvili,
Ivanishvili said, describing him as the “best embodiment of the Georgian man” and somebody who would be able to “fully restore” dignity to the office of the presidency
I will do everything to unite Georgian society around our national interests, our national identity, our values, and the idea of Georgia’s independence,
Kavelashvili told journalists on WednesdayMikheil Kavelashvili needs no special introduction to the public. As a successful football player, he has been defending Georgia’s honour for years. Misha was an experienced football player on the Georgian national team. He has been a champion in several countries [...] By his nature, if you will, by the way he conducts himself, he is the best embodiment of a Georgian person. He is a wonderful husband and father of four children,
Ivanishvili said