Georgian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister David Zalkaliani has resigned. This was announced by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at a press briefing at the government staff, First Channel television of Georgia reported.

Zalkaliani will now serve as Georgia's ambassador to the United States.

David Zalkaliani has been the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia since June 21, 2018, and since January 21, 2021, he has served also as the Deputy Prime Minister.