**Georgian Dream Party Chooses New Leader**
The Georgian Dream party has chosen Irakli Kobakhidze as its new candidate for Prime Minister. This decision was made at a recent meeting of the party’s council.
According to Mamuka Mdinaradze, the executive secretary of the Georgian Dream party, the council also discussed other important issues, including the budget and elections. Mr. Mdinaradze said that Irakli Kobakhidze was chosen as the new candidate for Prime Minister because he was nominated by Bidzina Ivanishvili, the honorary chairman of the party.
The Georgian Dream faction will also nominate Shalva Papuashvili as Chairman of the Parliament. Mr. Mdinaradze said that this decision was made to support the new government and ensure its success.
**What’s Next?**
The party is now planning for presidential elections, which are expected to take place after the first session of the new Parliament. The exact date for these elections will be determined in the coming days.