Zurab Abashidze appointed Non-Resident Ambassador of Georgia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Albania
Zurab Abashidze has been appointed Georgia’s first non-resident Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary to Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Albania.
Zurab Abashidze has a long-standing diplomatic career. Over the years, he has held various positions both at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and at diplomatic missions abroad.
These roles included serving as the Head of Georgia’s diplomatic missions to the European Union and NATO, as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Benelux countries.
Zurab Abashidze served as Deputy Foreign Minister. In 2012-2024, he was the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for relations with the Russian Federation. In 2024-2025, he was the PM’s Advisor.
Zurab Abashidze is an Associate Professor at Tbilisi State University and the author of several books and publications.
He holds the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
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