The News in Brief
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Georgia's Ministry of Justice Approves Termination of Former Chief Prosecutor Otar Partskhaladze's Citizenship
The Ministry of Justice in Georgia has officially announced its approval to terminate the citizenship of the former Chief Prosecutor, Otar Partskhaladze. The ministry issued a statement to this effect.
"In response to the public interest, we are sharing the information that the State Services Development Agency has recommended the termination of Otar Partskhaladze's citizenship. The relevant decision has been transmitted to the President of Georgia," read the statement.
The President has granted prior approval for this action. President Salome Zourabichvili is now prepared to promptly revoke the citizenship of former Chief Prosecutor Otar Partskhaladze upon receiving the necessary decision.
Resignations Follow National Bank's Decision to Lift Account Restrictions on Partskhaladze
After Acting President of the National Bank, Natia Turnava, announced the lifting of restrictions on Otar Partskhaladze's accounts during a briefing, Vice President Papuna Lezhava resigned from his position. He subsequently shared a copy of his resignation statement on social media.
It was later revealed that Archil Mestvirishvili, the vice-president and a board member of the National Bank, was also stepping down. Mestvirishvili explained his decision on Facebook, stating, "I cannot be a participant in a decision that I neither influence nor agree with," in an interview with the BMG publication.
Another vice president and board member, Nikoloz Gagua, also confirmed his resignation from the National Bank of Georgia.
Georgia's Ministry of Justice Approves Termination of Former Chief Prosecutor Otar Partskhaladze's Citizenship
"In response to the public interest, we are sharing the information that the State Services Development Agency has recommended the termination of Otar Partskhaladze's citizenship. The relevant decision has been transmitted to the President of Georgia," read the statement.
The President has granted prior approval for this action. President Salome Zourabichvili is now prepared to promptly revoke the citizenship of former Chief Prosecutor Otar Partskhaladze upon receiving the necessary decision.
Resignations Follow National Bank's Decision to Lift Account Restrictions on Partskhaladze
It was later revealed that Archil Mestvirishvili, the vice-president and a board member of the National Bank, was also stepping down. Mestvirishvili explained his decision on Facebook, stating, "I cannot be a participant in a decision that I neither influence nor agree with," in an interview with the BMG publication.
Another vice president and board member, Nikoloz Gagua, also confirmed his resignation from the National Bank of Georgia.