Levan Beridze

Levan Beridze is a Georgian diplomat who currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia.^[2][3] He assumed his position as ambassador to Greece in June 2024,^[4] and was accredited to Serbia through a credential presentation ceremony in July 2025.^[2][3]

Beridze was born in Tbilisi, Georgia.^[5][6] He pursued his education in the United States, attending the University of Delaware where he was a standout swimmer for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens swimming and diving team from 2004 to 2006 after transferring from Rutgers University.^[5][6][7][8] During his time at Delaware, he specialized in freestyle sprint events and achieved several school records, including holding the 400 freestyle relay record with a time of 3:06.73.^[6] He ranked among the top performers in multiple events in Delaware history, including second in the 100 freestyle (45.75) and 200 freestyle (1:41.91), and fifth in the 50 freestyle (21.18).^[6]

Beridze earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations with a minor in Russian from the University of Delaware in 2007.^[6] He subsequently pursued a Master's degree in Public Policy and Foreign Affairs at the same institution, completing his graduate studies in 2009.^[5][9]

Following his graduation, Beridze began his diplomatic career with the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He gained early experience working for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), where he was part of the project management team leading the Economic Rehabilitation Program in the conflict-affected regions of Georgia.^[9][10][11]

Between 2009 and 2012, Beridze gained private sector experience working as Marketing Manager for the Georgian wine company "Tiflisi Marani," where he contributed to the popularization of Georgian wine in the United States.^[9]

Beridze served at the Embassy of Georgia to the United States from 2012 to 2020, holding progressively senior positions. He began as First Secretary from 2012 to 2016, then served as Counselor from 2016 to 2020, where he headed the Economic Section.^[9] During this period, he focused on enhancing and deepening economic and trade relations between the United States and Georgia, creating platforms for interaction between American and Georgian companies.^[9]

He also held the position of Ambassador at Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia during this period.^[9]

In February 2020, Beridze was appointed as the first Consul General of Georgia in San Francisco.^[12][13][9] The consulate officially opened on October 1, 2020, and was responsible for providing consular services to Georgian citizens and promoting Georgian interests across 19 western U.S. states, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, and Texas.^[13]

During his tenure as Consul General, Beridze was actively involved in promoting Georgia's strategic partnerships, economic development, and cultural exchange.^[14][9] He participated in various diplomatic forums and conferences, including the Asia Society Northern California's panel discussions with consuls general.^[9]

Beridze began his duties as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Hellenic Republic in June 2024.^[4][15] His dual accreditation also covers the Republic of Serbia, and he presented his credentials to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in July 2025.^[2][3]

As ambassador, Beridze has focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Georgia and both Greece and Serbia. His diplomatic activities have included meetings with high-level officials to discuss trade and economic cooperation, European integration matters, and regional security issues.^[16][17] He has emphasized Georgia's strategic role as a transit corridor and its importance in energy security and Black Sea regional stability.^[16]

Beridze has been active in academic and cultural diplomacy, delivering lectures on digital diplomacy at institutions such as Webster University Athens,^[4] and participating in international conferences on children's rights protection.^[18] He has also worked to deepen cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, innovation, technology, and artificial intelligence.^[16]

Beridze is married to Irine Asatiani and they have two children.^[9]

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