Georgia's interior minister resigns

Vakhtang Gomelauri, Georgia’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, has announced his resignation, the Georgia First Channel reported.

In a statement, Gomelauri cited the difficulty of his decision and reflected on his long service, which began in 2011, during which he played a key role in Georgia’s political developments led by Bidzina Ivanishvili. He expressed pride in the country’s achievements and reaffirmed his loyalty to the government team, stating he is ready to support the state if needed.

Having served as Minister of Internal Affairs, Head of the Security Service, and Vice Prime Minister, Gomelauri explained that with the country now stable, he wishes to focus on his family, including his wife, children, and new grandchild.

He expressed gratitude to Ivanishvili for his trust, as well as to Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and government colleagues for their support. He also thanked the Ministry’s personnel—police officers and firefighters—for their dedication, wishing them success in their future roles.

Gomelauri reaffirmed his loyalty to Georgia, wishing the nation peace and stability as he stepped down from his position.