Avtandil Margiani | |
Office: | Member of the Georgian Parliament |
Term Start: | 1990 |
Term End: | 1995 |
Office2: | Vice-Premier of Georgia |
Term Start2: | 1992 |
Term End2: | 1995 |
Birth Date: | c. 1945 |
Nationality: | Georgian |
Party: | Ertiani Sakartvelo (United Georgia) |
Avtandil Margiani (Georgian: ავთანდილ მარგიანი; born c. 1945) is a politician from Georgia. He served as a member of the Parliament of Georgia and held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the country. Known for his pro-Russian stance. He is currently the leader of the political movement Democratic Movement – United Georgia.
Margiani has held various political positions in Georgia. He served as a member of the Georgian Parliament from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he served as the country's Deputy Prime Minister from 1992 to 1995.[1] [2]
Margiani is also the leader of the political movement Democratic Movement – United Georgia.[1]
Margiani is known for his pro-Russian stance. Praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has said that if elected, his priority would be to establish friendship with Russia.[2] [3]