Irakli Chikovani

Irakli Chikovani is a Georgian politician currently serving as the Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia, positions he has held since February 2024. He previously served as a Member of the Parliament of Georgia from 2012 to 2016 and again from 2020 to 2024. Initially affiliated with the Free Democrats party, he later joined the Georgian Dream party, representing the Zugdidi constituency. His career has been marked by his transition from legislative roles to high-level executive government positions within the Kobakhidze administration.