Georgian PM says maximum efforts underway to safeguard Patriarch’s health

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Tuesday said his government would do everything possible to ensure continued, maximum care for the health of Georgian Patriarch Ilia II.

The prime minister made the remarks to journalists after visiting the Caucasus Medical Center, where he received updates from doctors regarding the condition of Ilia II.

“I would like to wish the Patriarch good health. I would like to thank the doctors, everyone is fully involved, they are doing all their best to properly care for the Patriarch’s health. I would also like to thank the minister [of health], who is fully engaged in the process. The state will do everything to ensure that the highest level of care for the Patriarch continues”, the PM said.