Mindia janelidze biography

Georgian Defense Minister, Mindia Janelidze, has strongly denied his predecessor Irakli Alasania’s allegations and said that talks on purchasing air defense system from France are continuing.

Usually media shy Defense Minister Janelidze had to appear twice on TV late on Friday evening giving interviews separately to public broadcaster and Maestro TV, claiming that contrary to allegations voiced by Alasania, leader of the opposition Free Democrats party, negotiations on arms deal with France is well on track and will have “its logical conclusion.” He, however, also said that “rumors” and political “speculation” has harmed this process “to some extent.”

French ambassador in Tbilisi, Renaud Salins, said on April 3 that “discussions” continue on this matter.

Alasania’s Allegations

Speaking at a news conference earlier on April 3, ex-defense minister Alasania claimed the government abandoned preliminary deal – a non-binding memorandum of understanding, which he negotiated in France shortly before being


New Defense Minister, Mindia Janelidze, speaks with journalists on November 5, 2014. Photo: PM’s office

Newly appointed Defense Minister, Mindia Janelidze, said that “course of development of the armed forces” oriented towards Euro-Atlantic integration will remain “unchanged”.

Janelidze, 36, who has replaced Irakli Alasania after the latter was sacked by PM Irakli Garibashvili on November 4, is not a political figure and is little-known to wider public.

Before being promoted to the minister’s post, Janelidze served as PM Garibashvili’s security adviser and secretary of the state security and crisis management council. Before that he was director of the counter-intelligence department at the Ministry of Interior since late 2012 when Garibashvili held the post of the Interior Minister.

According to his official biography he graduated counter-intelligence courses at the Georgian state security ministry’s academy and then served in the Georgian intelligence department in 2000-2012. 

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Mindia Janelidze

Mindia Janelidze is a prominent political leader from Georgia who has had a significant impact on the country's political landscape. Born on September 6, 1979 in Tbilisi, Janelidze has dedicated his career to public service and advancing the interests of the Georgian people. He is known for his strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and commitment to democratic values.

Janelidze began his political career in the early 2000s, when he became involved in various political movements and organizations dedicated to promoting democracy and human rights in Georgia. Over the years, he has held several key positions in government and has been a driving force behind numerous po

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