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Mikheil Kavelashvili

Georgian politician and former footballer, sixth President of Georgia since 2024

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Mikheil Kavelashvili is a Georgian politician and former professional footballer who was sworn in as the sixth president of Georgia on 29 December 2024. His election, the first to be conducted through an electoral college following constitutional changes in 2017, is being disputed by the Georgian opposition, as well as by significant parts of the Western community. He was the sole candidate for presidency for the first time in Georgia's history because of the opposition's boycott.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bolnisi wd
Citizenship
Soviet Union, Georgia wd
Occupation
association football player, politician, economist, athlete wd
Political party
People's Power (since 2024), Georgian Dream (until 2024) wd
Social media
Facebook wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Georgia (since 29 December 2024 · BS 13 Poush 2081 onwards)
  • Member of the Parliament of Georgia (25 November 2024 – 10 December 2024 · BS 9 Mangsir 2081 – 24 Mangsir 2081)
  • Member of the Parliament of Georgia (11 December 2020 – 25 November 2024)
  • Member of the Parliament of Georgia (18 November 2016 – 11 December 2020)

Questions

When was Mikheil Kavelashvili born?
Mikheil Kavelashvili was born on 22 July 1971 in Bolnisi.
What positions has Mikheil Kavelashvili held?
Positions held by Mikheil Kavelashvili include: President of Georgia (since 29 December 2024); Member of the Parliament of Georgia (2024–2024); Member of the Parliament of Georgia (2020–2024); Member of the Parliament of Georgia (2016–2020).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mikheil Kavelashvili · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q711893 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Mikheil Kavelashvili - President of Georgia.jpg by Giorgi Abdaladze (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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