The former head of the National Assessment and Examination Center made the first comment after dismissal.

Maia Miminoshvili speaks about the reasons for her release in a statement on social network.

According to her, the reason for dismissal was not a disagreement with the Minister of Education Mikheil Batiashvili, because they did not work together.

Maia Miminoshvili says that the new minister of education wants to start a change in the ministry with his team.

"For the third day, almost every media outlet asks me to explain what the decision of the minister is. I"ll try to answer you briefly and honestly: there is no difference or disagreement between us, it would be impossible because we did not have a chanse to work together. In addition, I think there is nothing dramatic in personnel changes. In doing business, I always pay attention to teamwork, and I understand that the new minister wants to change the system with his team. I wish him success in this difficult deed!

"Finally, I want to appeal to my friends, my colleagues, you are the strongest part of this organization. Your priceless experience, loyalty and professionalism created "NAEC" and it will be an unconditional guarantee for your success! Thank you for friendship and cooperation! "- said Miminoshvili"s statement.