**Georgian Dream’s Irakli Gharibashvili Responds to Questions About Incompatibility with Prime Minister**
In a recent briefing, the former chairman of the Georgian Dream party, Irakli Gharibashvili, addressed questions about his relationship with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The journalist asked whether there was any incompatibility between the two leaders, and why Gharibashvili didn’t mention him in his statement about leaving politics.
Gharibashvili responded by saying that the Georgian Dream team is large and was founded by Bidzina Ivanishvili, the party’s founder. He noted that all members of the team, including himself and others like Kobakhidze, are connected to Ivanishvili and work together under his leadership.
“I wish each member of our team success,” Gharibashvili said. “And I sincerely believe that under the leadership of Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili, this team, the Georgian Dream, will finally lead our country to peace and achieve great success.”
The journalist asked a follow-up question about Irakli Kobakhidze, specifically what Gharibashvili thought of him. Gharibashvili responded by saying that he had an “absolutely harmonious relationship” with Kobakhidze during his time as Prime Minister.
“No one can name a single case where we had any incompatibility or disagreement on any issue,” Gharibashvili said. “So, do not look for something… look for problems in the destroyed opposition.”
**Gharibashvili Calls Creation of Opposition Party ‘Stupidity’**
In addition to his response about Kobakhidze, Gharibashvili also addressed questions about his decision to leave politics. When asked if he was leaving to create an opposition party, Gharibashvili called the idea “stupid” and a “lie”.
“I beg you, please, stop paying attention to this nonsense, speculation, stop repeating it,” Gharibashvili said.
Gharibashvili also emphasized that his decision to leave politics was not related to any disagreement with Kobakhidze. Instead, he said that his departure was due to a desire to focus on other work.
**Prime Minister’s Performance Should Be Evaluated by People**
When asked about the performance of Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Gharibashvili responded by saying that people should evaluate his work themselves. “Irakli Kobakhidze has been working as Prime Minister for only one year,” he said. “Wait and I recommend that you call him Prime Minister and not Irakli Kobakhidze.”
Gharibashvili also addressed questions about whether he had a sanction to leave politics, responding with confusion: “I don’t know, I don’t know. No, [I don’t have a sanction]. Why should I have one, I don’t understand?! Or why were others sanctioned?”
Overall, Gharibashvili’s responses emphasized his commitment to the Georgian Dream party and its leadership under Bidzina Ivanishvili. He also expressed frustration with speculation about his relationship with Prime Minister Kobakhidze and encouraged journalists to focus on evaluating the prime minister’s performance rather than speculating about his personal relationships.
