When was Salomé Zourabichvili born?

Salomé Zourabichvili was born on 18 March 1952 in Paris.

What positions has Salomé Zourabichvili held?

Positions held by Salomé Zourabichvili include: President of Georgia (2018–2024); Member of the Parliament of Georgia (2016–2018); president (2006–2010); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia (2004–2005); ambassador of France to Georgia (2003–2004).

Where did Salomé Zourabichvili study?

Salomé Zourabichvili was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.

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Salomé Zourabichvili

Georgian politician and former French diplomat, fifth President of Georgia (2018–2024)

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Salomé Nino Zourabichvili is a French-born Georgian politician and former diplomat who served as the fifth president of Georgia, becoming the first woman to be elected as president in the country's history. As a result of the constitutional amendments that came into effect in 2024, Zourabichvili became the last popularly elected president; under the new constitutional rules, Georgian presidents are to be elected indirectly by the Georgian Electoral Assembly.

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Born: 18 March 1952 wd
Place of birth: Paris wd
Citizenship: France, Georgia wd
Occupation: diplomat, statesperson, politician wd
Political party: Georgia's Way (2006–2010) wd
Education: Paris Institute of Political Studies, Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University wd
Spouse: Janri Kashia, Nicolas Gorjestani wd
Official website: salome.ge wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

President of Georgia (16 December 2018 – 29 December 2024)
Member of the Parliament of Georgia (2016–2018)
president (2006–2010)
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia (18 March 2004 – 20 October 2005)
ambassador of France to Georgia (2003–2004)

Awards wd

Knight of the National Order of Merit
Knight of the Legion of Honour (2003)
Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity
Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Order of La Pléiade
Order of the Republic (2025)

Questions

When was Salomé Zourabichvili born?: Salomé Zourabichvili was born on 18 March 1952 in Paris.
What positions has Salomé Zourabichvili held?: Positions held by Salomé Zourabichvili include: President of Georgia (2018–2024); Member of the Parliament of Georgia (2016–2018); president (2006–2010); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia (2004–2005); ambassador of France to Georgia (2003–2004).
Where did Salomé Zourabichvili study?: Salomé Zourabichvili was educated at Paris Institute of Political Studies, Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.

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