The 22nd UNWTO General Assembly appoints Zurab Pololikashvili as Secretary General for 2018-2021
PR No.: 17103
Zurab Pololikashvili, current Ambassador of Georgia to Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Andorra, has been appointed Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the period 2018-2021.
The candidature of Zurab Pololikashvili was presented by his country, Georgia, in accordance with the UNWTO statutes.
Zurab Pololikashvili was elected by consensus at the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly being held in Chengdu, China, following the recommendation of the 105th UNWTO Executive Council.
Zurab Pololikashvili was Minister of Economic Development of Georgia (2009-2010) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (2005-2006).
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Resume of Zurab Pololikashvili
Interview with Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili
Profile picture Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili
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