Georgian region densely populated by ethnic Azerbaijanis gets new governor

A new governor has been appointed to the Georgian region of Kvemo Kartli (Borchali), where ethnic Azerbaijanis live compactly.

Report's Georgian bureau says that 33-year-old Giorgi Dokhturishvili has been appointed to this post.

He worked as a deputy to Shota Rekhviashvili, who resigned in September this year. The new governor took up his duties today.

In keeping with disseminated information, Shota Rekhviashvili, who worked as a state representative in Kvemo Kartli since 2018, will continue to work in the office of the Georgian Ministry for Reconciliation and Civic Equality.

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