Georgian PM congratulates Czech parliamentary election winner

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has congratulated Andrej Babis and his ANO movement on their victory in the Czech parliamentary elections.

“Congratulations to Andrej Babis and the ANO movement on their victory in the Czech parliamentary elections. Wishing him success in forming a strong and effective government that advances the progress and prosperity of the Czech people. Georgia looks forward to a renewed chapter of partnership and deeper ties between our nations,” Kobakhidze wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports.

Congratulations to @AndrejBabis and the ANO movement on their victory in the 🇨🇿 parliamentary elections. Wishing him success in forming a strong and effective government that advances the progress and prosperity of the Czech people. 🇬🇪 looks forward to a renewed chapter of…

— Irakli Kobakhidze (@PM_Kobakhidze) October 6, 2025

Babis, a billionaire businessman and former Czech prime minister, led his populist ANO party to a win in the recent elections, although the party fell short of an outright majority.

Preliminary results show ANO received just under 35% of the vote, securing 80 seats in the 200-seat lower house – an increase from 72 seats in the previous elections.

Babis, who served as prime minister from 2017 to 2021, is expected to be invited to lead coalition talks to form a new government.

By Sabina Mammadli