The Defense and Security Committee heard Anri Okhanashvili nominated as the Head of the State Security Service.

Anri Okhanashvili overviewed the key directions of the activity of the SSS and the lingering security challenges.

He accentuated the situation on the temporarily occupied territories, the threats of the hybrid war, anti-constitutional conspirations against the country, and the countering measures. He also dwelt on the plans and priorities of the institution.

"The State Security Service demonstrates a consistently high level of competence in the exercise of its authorities, encompassing counter-intelligence, operative, and analytical activities, as well as the effective countering of hybrid threats, terrorism, and corruption. The accountability of the Service to Parliament and the close cooperation and coordination between the two entities are equally crucial. Correspondingly, we ensure the reconciliation with the Parliament within all respective formats”, - he stated.

The Committee members endorsed the candidate as the Head of SSS, extending their best wishes for his further career.