The Georgian Dream has nominated former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as its candidate for President of Georgia. Honorary Chairman of the party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, named his candidate at a special briefing.

“Before the commencement of political activities, Mikheil Kavelashvili has always expressed his uncompromised viewpoints on significant issues for the country. For the last 8 years, he has successfully been engaged in political activities. He was an outstanding member of our political team. For the last several years, he has contributed a lot to the defence of national interests and the enhancement of state sovereignty.

Honesty, fairness, patriotism and fidelity to principles are the characteristics that particularly distinguish Mikheil Kavelashvili.

Kavelashvili is the best embodiment of the Georgian man.

I am sure that Mikheil Kavelashvili will fully restore the temporarily stolen dignity to the presidential institute…There is no doubt that Mikheil Kavelashvili will not be in the service of foreign powers, but in the service of the Georgian state and the Georgian people and will contribute to the progress and success of our country.

On December 29, the new president will be inaugurated and thus the practice of treason and gross violation of the constitution by presidents will be left in the past. Undoubtedly, Mikheil Kavelashvili will stand in the defence of the Georgian state and people instead of foreign forces, and will contribute to our country’s progress and success. I want to wish Mikheil Kavelashvili success in the position of Georgia’s President”, - said Bidzina Ivanishvili.