Varlam (Vako) Avaliani, former head of the pro-government Rustavi 2 TV channel, will serve as Georgia s ambassador to Qatar, according to Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze s October 29 decree. He is expected to assume his post on November 10, following formal approval by GD-elected President Mikheil Kavelashvili. Avaliani led Rustavi 2 since 2021, after
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Former Rustavi 2 Head to Serve as Georgia’s Ambassador to Qatar
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