In his speech at the plenary session on February 8, Prime Ministerial candidate Irakli Kobakhidze expressed deep emotional attachment to the Parliament of Georgia, reflecting on his nearly eight years as a member of parliament. He emphasized his respect for the democratic institution and pledged to uphold its values during his tenure as head of government.

Acknowledging Georgia's challenges, Kobakhidze outlined two primary national objectives: achieving 0% occupation and 0% poverty. He asserted that these goals represent the Georgian dream and underscored the government's commitment to realizing them through peaceful territorial integrity restoration and poverty alleviation efforts.

Kobakhidze highlighted the government's program, which is based on the 2020 election program of the Georgian Dream party, emphasizing continuity and alignment with the party's long-term vision. Given the upcoming parliamentary elections, the current government program covers ten months, paving the way for a renewed mandate based on a new election program.

Reflecting on Georgia's recent political history, Kobakhidze credited Bidzina Ivanishvili's leadership for steering the country away from systemic crime and authoritarianism prevalent during the National Movement's rule. He lauded Ivanishvili's philanthropic efforts to revive Georgian culture and spirituality, positioning him as a political and economic stability catalyst. Under Ivanishvili's guidance, Georgia experienced significant economic growth, expanded social security measures, and made substantial progress toward European integration, culminating in the country's candidacy status for EU membership. Kobakhidze expressed gratitude to Ivanishvili for his contributions to Georgia's development and credited the democratic transition of 2012 for the country's advancements in European integration and international recognition. He highlighted Ivanishvili's role in steering Georgia towards economic prosperity and democratic governance, positioning him as a transformative figure in the country's modern political landscape.

Prime Minister Kobakhidze expressed his stance on potential cooperation with President Salome Zourabichvili, citing concerns about her repeated violations of the constitution. He emphasized the difficulty of collaborating with an official who has strayed from the constitutional framework.

Kobakhidze highlighted President Zourabichvili's constitutional breaches as a significant impediment to future cooperation. He underscored the importance of upholding the constitution, the country's fundamental law. He suggested that it would be challenging for any official responsible for safeguarding constitutional principles to work alongside an individual who has repeatedly disregarded them. Regarding President Zourabichvili's foreign visits, Prime Minister Kobakhidze outlined two primary reasons why the government has reservations about approving them. Firstly, he cited President Zourabichvili's recurrent violations of the constitution as a cause for concern. Secondly, he pointed out her opposition to Georgia's candidate status for European Union membership, which contradicts the government's interests in advancing the country's European integration. Kobakhidze emphasized that the government prioritizes protecting state interests above all else. He indicated that the government's reluctance to approve President Zourabichvili's foreign visits stems from concerns about potential harm to the state's interests. While Kobakhidze acknowledged the possibility of President Zourabichvili proceeding with her visits without government approval, he cautioned against such actions. He reiterated the negative implications of disregarding constitutional norms. However, he noted that it would not pose significant challenges to the state, albeit being highly undesirable.

On February 8, the Parliament of Georgia officially confirmed Irakli Kobakhidze as the new Prime Minister and his cabinet of Ministers. The cabinet consists of twelve Ministers, with eleven retaining their previous posts. During the parliamentary session, all attending lawmakers from the ruling Georgian Dream party voted in favor of PM Kobakhidze’s cabinet and the government’s program titled "For the Construction of a European State." The vote resulted in 84 votes in support and 10 against, with a total of 105 MPs present. Following the parliamentary approval, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili promptly signed the decree appointing Irakli Kobakhidze as Prime Minister.