Bidzina Ivanishvili does not need power, he has always been an ordinary citizen of his country and a great philanthropist, said the Mayor of Tbilisi, while commenting the decision of Bidzina Ivanishvili to retire from politics.

“When he came into politics, his first statement was to do anything with clean hands, based on sincere and open relationships with people. He never hid the fact that entering politics was dictated only by a vital necessity of Georgia. Ivanishvili’s key pledge was not to defeat anyone and take revenge, but to win and move the country forward.

I am happy I walked my first steps in politics together with Ivanishvili. I was allowed to create a qualitatively new political reality, not only dismantle the regime. Thanks to him for taking a big part in shaping me as a politician. The role of Bidzina Ivanishvili is invaluable. I think the trust and gratitude that our citizens have been expressing for years by supporting the Georgian Dream is the best assessment. Bidzina Ivanishvili does not need power. He has always been an ordinary citizen of his country and a great philanthropist.

Finally, thank you on behalf of his team for the confidence expressed, for setting the political goals of our country, for establishing democratic ways and means to achieve that goal”, - said Kakha Kaladze.