According to the Constitution of Georgia, the authority of the Prime Minister is terminated upon resignation.
The Vice Prime Minister acts as the Prime Minister, and the rest of the government continues to function until a new government is formed.
Accordingly, starting from today, the First Deputy Prime Minister Maia Tskitishvili will act as the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Gakharia, is resigning. The arrest of Nikanor Melia in connection with the resignation of the Prime Minister has been temporarily postponed.
