Former Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze appointed Iosif Alibegashvili as the new state governor in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region. This was announced today by the regional administration. Kobakhidze has already proven effective in his new role. The appointment took place during a meeting with Vice-Premier Mamuka Mdinaradze. It was noted that the region has significant infrastructural and social projects underway. Alibegashvili took office after the resignation of the previous governor, Kvareli Kartli. The appointment followed a series of meetings with local communities. Prior to this, Iosif Alibegashvili served as the governor of Samtskhe-Javakheti. He is 57 years old. On August 12, Irakli Kobakhidze appointed a new governor for the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, Levan Zautashvili.