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Vakhtang Gomelauri
ვახტანგ გომელაური
Mr. Vakhtang Gomelauri, the Head of State Security Service of Georgia.png
Gomelauri in 2017
Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia
Assumed office
20 December 2024
Serving with Irakli Chikovani
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze
Minister of Internal Affairs
Assumed office
September 8, 2019
Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia
Irakli Garibashvili
Irakli Kobakhidze
Preceded by Giorgi Gakharia
In office
January 26, 2015 – August 3, 2015
Preceded by Alexsandre Chikaidze
Succeeded by Giorgi Mghebrishvili
Head of the State Security Service of Georgia
In office
July 25, 2015 – September 8, 2019
Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili
Giorgi Kvirikashvili
Mamuka Bakhtadze
Preceded by position reestablished
Succeeded by Grigol Liluashvili
Personal details
Born (1974-12-24) 24 December 1974 (age 50)
Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union
Political party Georgian Dream
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Vakhtang Gomelauri (Georgian: ვახტანგ გომელაური, born on December 24, 1974) is a well-known Georgian politician. He has held important roles in the government. Currently, he serves as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia. He also used to lead the State Security Service of Georgia.

Who is Vakhtang Gomelauri?

Vakhtang Gomelauri was born in Tbilisi, which is the capital city of Georgia. He started his career in public service. Over the years, he has taken on several key positions. These roles involve keeping the country safe and organized.

His Role as Minister of Internal Affairs

As the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Gomelauri is in charge of a very important government department. This ministry is responsible for law enforcement and public safety. It helps keep people safe and ensures laws are followed.

He first served as Minister of Internal Affairs from January 26, 2015, to August 3, 2015. He returned to this role on September 8, 2019, and continues to serve there. This job involves overseeing the police and other security forces.

Leading the State Security Service

Before becoming Minister of Internal Affairs again, Vakhtang Gomelauri led the State Security Service of Georgia. He was the head of this service from July 25, 2015, to September 8, 2019. This service works to protect the country from threats. It deals with things like national security and intelligence.

What the State Security Service Does

The State Security Service is very important for a country's safety. It gathers information to prevent dangers. This helps to keep the nation secure from various threats.

His Connection to Georgian Politics

Vakhtang Gomelauri is a member of the Georgian Dream political party. This party is one of the main political groups in Georgia. He is also known to be closely associated with Bidzina Ivanishvili. Mr. Ivanishvili is a very influential person in Georgia.

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