Georgian president replaces four governors

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has appointed new governors, his spokesperson Manana Manjgaladze said at a press briefing on Tuesday, Trend reports.

The new governors were appointed by presidential decree.

Labor, Health and Social Protection Minister Zurab Chiaberashvili became the governor of Kakheti, former Agriculture Minister Zaza Gorozia became the governnor of Samegrelo, MP Giorgi Chelidze became the governor of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, and acting Energy Minister Vakhtang Balavadze became the Imereti governor.