Georgian prime minister resigns

TBILISI -- Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Monday he has decided to resign.

"I want to announce the decision that I am leaving the post of prime minister today," Garibashvili told a press conference.

Earlier in the day, local media said Garibashvili will be appointed the head of the ruling Georgian Dream party, while Irakli Kobakhidze, the current party leader, will become the country's prime minister.