Georgian Parliament approves Mamuka Mdinaradze as new Head of State Security Service

The Parliament of Georgia on Wednesday approved Mamuka Mdinaradze as the new Head of the State Security Service. The vote took place during a plenary session of Parliament, with 85 members supporting his candidacy and none voting against.

Prior to the vote, Mdinaradze’s nomination was reviewed by the Parliament's Defence and Security Committee in a closed-door session.

The position became vacant on August 23 when Anri Okhanashvili resigned as the head of the SSSG. Following this, Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze nominated Mamuka Mdinaradze for the role.

According to Imedi TV, following Mdinaradze's appointment to the Security Service, Irakli Kirtskhalia is expected to lead the Georgian Dream faction and the parliamentary majority.