Quotes by Bidzina Ivanishvili

About Bidzina Ivanishvili:

Bidzina Ivanishvili is a Georgian businessman and politician who was Prime Minister of Georgia from 25 October 2012 to 20 November 2013. He founded and led the Georgian Dream coalition, which won the 2012 parliamentary election. After the 2013 presidential election, he voluntarily resigned both his government and party positions, naming his long-time associate Irakli Gharibashvili as his successor.
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With respect to Euro-Atlantic integration, we have to realize that we need to normalize the relationships with our neighbors, and especially with Russia.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

I do yoga every day, some sport, have a meal once a day, eat some fruit, and drink one glass of wine. And once a month I gather together my close friends. But my wife and I do not like conspicuous luxury.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

There is a real and evident problem of democracy in Georgia, and this was the core reason of my entrance into politics. We have no rule of law. It's absolutely absent.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

I was forced to come into politics because Saakashvili had destroyed the opposition. I had a choice either to leave the country, because it was dangerous to live here, or to go into politics.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

I get no pleasure from politics; it's not in my character.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

I would like to become the prime minister, do the job for two years, and then leave and devote myself to public work.

Bidzina Ivanishvili

Author Bio

  • NameBidzina Ivanishvili
  • DescriptionGeorgian businessman and exprime minister
  • BornFebruary 18, 1956
  • CountryGeorgia
  • ProfessionPolitician; Businessperson; Entrepreneur