The Georgian Dream government is set to abolish the National Security Council starting September 1, 2025. Following the council's liquidation, its powers will be transferred to the government.
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“The government has submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament regarding the dissolution of the National Security Council. If Parliament approves, corresponding changes will be introduced to the Georgian Law on National Security Policy Planning and Coordination. According to the proposed changes, a liquidation commission will be formed to abolish the National Security Council's apparatus. The Georgian government will define the commission's composition, operational procedures, and powers. The liquidation commission will transfer the assets of the National Security Council's apparatus, including the authority to ensure the functioning of the National Situation Room, to relevant agencies, as stated by the Georgian Dream government administration.
"The Security Council was dysfunctional even when it supposedly existed. This is precisely due to the nature of this regime – it is managed by one person who controls everything," stated Giga Bokeria, Secretary of Georgia's National Security Council from 2010-2013.
"In Georgia, Russia was always the main threat in security documents. Kobakhidze intends to erase and remove this," commented Giorgi Vashadze, leader of Strategy Aghmashenebeli, on Georgian Dream's decision to abolish the Security Council.
"Since Irakli Kobakhidze was appointed Prime Minister, even during the functioning of the previous convocation of Parliament, he has not once convened the Security Council. He cannot stand security issues," remarked Teona Akubardia, Deputy Chair of the Georgian Parliament's Defense and Security Committee from 2022-2024.
The National Security Council was established in 2019 and serves as the highest-level decision-making body on national security issues. The Prime Minister of Georgia chairs the council. The council's meetings should be held once every three months. Before 2019, the Security Council operated under the President.
