Tbilisi: The newly appointed Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhiodze, advocated the revision of anti-corruption laws. He says this decision can be implemted if need of hour demands.
Irakli Kobakhidze, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Georgia, on Thursday, said domestic anti-corruption laws could be revised if advised by the Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee due to present hour needs demands.
It is to be specifically mentioned that in his press comments on the country’s Anti-Corruption Bureau and its functions, the Prime Minister stressed that the country’s legislative body was discussing potential changes in the law.
Prime Minister also stressed that that his office would assess the Parliament’s stance and consider revising the legislation if the Committee advised for the same in future as well.
At the same time, the prime minister also spoke about many other issues. while Responding to inquiries about not granting President Salome Zourabichvili permission for foreign visits, the Georgian Prime Minister stated that the former’s “repeated violations of the country’s constitution” – a reference to her unauthorised visits last year – and “actions against” Georgia’s European Union candidacy as bases for withholding the approval, He said that this decision can also be reviewed if need arises.
Speaking further on the occasion the New Prime Minster of Georgia also emphasised the “competency, integrity and patriotism” of current Government members, saying he saw “no need” for major changes in his cabinet; he also appreciated the work being done by the minister and his other colleagues in the parliament.
On the other hand, the Prime Minister also said that I am committed to working with the team endorsed by the Parliament of Georgia. Each member of the Georgian parliament brings professionalism, integrity, and crucial experience. Despite the challenges of the past three years, this team has adeptly tackled issues, and I am fully committed to continuing our work together”, Kobakhidze added.
It is to be noted that the Georgian Parliament voted for confidence in Kobakhidze’s Government and its programme on Thursday, with 84 MPs supporting the motion and 10 voting against it.
