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Vakhtang Gomelauri
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ვახტანგ გომელაური
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| Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia | |
| In office Disputed–Disputed Serving with Irakli Chikovani
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| Prime Minister | Irakli Kobakhidze |
| Minister of Internal Affairs | |
| In office September 8, 2019 – Disputed |
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| Prime Minister | Giorgi Gakharia Irakli Garibashvili Irakli Kobakhidze |
| Preceded by | Giorgi Gakharia |
| In office January 26, 2015 – August 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Alexsandre Chikaidze |
| Succeeded by | Giorgi Mghebrishvili |
| Head of the State Security Service of Georgia | |
| In office July 25, 2015 – September 8, 2019 |
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| Prime Minister | Irakli Garibashvili Giorgi Kvirikashvili Mamuka Bakhtadze |
| Preceded by | position reestablished |
| Succeeded by | Grigol Liluashvili |
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| Born | 24 December 1974 Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | Georgian Dream |
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Vakhtang Gomelauri (Georgian: ვახტანგ გომელაური) is a Georgian politician. He was born on December 24, 1974. He has held important roles in the Georgian government.
He served as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia. This role is like being in charge of the country's police and security. He also led the State Security Service of Georgia. This service works to keep the country safe from threats.
Mr. Gomelauri has worked closely with Bidzina Ivanishvili. Mr. Ivanishvili is known as one of the wealthiest people in Georgia.
In late 2024, some countries placed restrictions on Mr. Gomelauri. The United States and the United Kingdom adopted economic rules against him. These rules limit what a person can do, often related to money or travel. These actions were taken because of concerns about his actions during public gatherings in Georgia. The Baltic States had also put similar restrictions on him earlier.
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Political Career
Early Roles
Vakhtang Gomelauri began his career in public service. He took on various responsibilities within the government. These early roles helped him gain experience in how the country is run.
Leading Security Services
From July 25, 2015, to September 8, 2019, Mr. Gomelauri was the chief of the State Security Service of Georgia. This agency is very important for national safety. Its job is to protect Georgia from serious dangers.
Minister of Internal Affairs
Mr. Gomelauri also served as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia. He held this position at different times. One period was from January 26, 2015, to August 3, 2015. He returned to this role on September 8, 2019. As Minister, he was responsible for law enforcement and public order.
Deputy Prime Minister
Currently, Vakhtang Gomelauri holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia. In this role, he helps the Prime Minister manage the government. He works alongside other important leaders to make decisions for the country.
Personal Life
Vakhtang Gomelauri was born in Tbilisi. At that time, Tbilisi was part of the Soviet Union. He has been a member of the Georgian Dream political party. This party is one of the main political groups in Georgia.
