The Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated the Government aimed to present ambitious plans in education, culture, sports, healthcare, social security, economy, and foreign policy as part of its election programme.

"Our main task is to maintain a high rate of economic growth, which has already enabled us to enhance the social conditions in the country”, Kobakhidze told the domestic media.

He highlighted the decrease in the poverty rate, claiming 700,000 people had risen out of poverty due to the rapid economic growth experienced in the country.

"However, this is not enough, our ambitious task is to eradicate poverty to the end, and of course, for this we need to maintain a high rate of economic growth”, - Kobakhdze said.

The Prime Minister also outlined ambitious infrastructure projects, including the completion of the historic project for Rikoti Pass - a major crossing between eastern and western parts of Georgia - and the construction of the Tbilisi-Batumi highway - linking the capital city to the Black Sea city. He also said the East-West highway would extend to the borders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Additionally, plans were announced for the construction of a deepwater port in the Black Sea town of Anaklia and a new international airport for Tbilisi.

Kobakhidze also said the Government would also present an “ambitious” plan in education, which would specifically focus on university education.