Mikheil Saakashvili

Georgian politician and lawyer, 3rd President

Mikheil Saakashvili - Georgian politician and lawyer, 3rd President
Born

December 21st, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Georgia

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Served as the 3rd President of Georgia from 2004 to 2013. Elected amid a backdrop of the Rose Revolution, which aimed to end corruption and promote democracy, tenure marked by significant economic reforms and efforts to strengthen the military. Worked on integrating Georgia with Western institutions, notably through the country's pursuit of NATO membership. Served as Governor of Odesa in Ukraine from 2015 to 2016, advocating for reforms in that region amid ongoing political conflict.

Presided over Georgia during significant reforms

Pursued NATO membership for Georgia

Facilitated the Rose Revolution

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