On 5 November 2014 Mindia Janelidze was appointed by Prime Minister Garibashvili as Minister of Defense following the controversial dismissal of Irakli Alasania . Janelidze vowed to continue NATO-oriented " course of development of the armed forces " . In his new capacity , Janelidze took part in negotiations with NATO officials over the implementation of " Substantial Package " offered by the alliance to Georgia at its 2014 Wales summit and oversaw the departure of Georgian troops as part of the country 's continued commitment to the NATO-led efforts in Afghanistan , now within the frame of follow-on Resolute Support Mission
2014 Wales summit
2014 Wales summit
Mindia Janelidze