Government of Georgia – Calendar

  • 2017-10-31 Doing Business 2018 - Georgia Among World’s Top Ten

    Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs ranks Georgia on 9th place among world's 190 countries, highest in Europe and Central Asia. Georgia's score improved by 2.12 points to make up 82.04 points, and the country has advanced from 16th to 9th place.

  • 2017-10-30 Reception

    To mark the opening of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, a celebratory reception with the participation of the leaders of the five countries was held.

  • 2017-10-30 Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway was officially opened

    Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway was officially opened Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway was officially opened. Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev and Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov symbolically drove in the final railroad spikes, shifted the arrows and opened a memorial board. Leaders of the five countries took photos and traveled in the first train that passed through the newly opened railway.

  • 2017-10-30 Speech by the Prime Minister of Georgia at the Official Opening Ceremony of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway

    First of all, allow me to greet you and express my immense gratitude for organizing this festive ceremony.

  • 2017-10-30 Prime Minister of Georgia holds working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan

    The Prime Minister of Georgia is on a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Upon the invitation of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, today Giorgi Kvirikashvili will participate in the opening ceremony of Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway.

  • 2017-10-28 Statement of the Government of Georgia

    The Government of Georgia strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Spain within its internationally recognized borders, and considers Catalonia an integral part of Spain. 

  • 2017-10-27 Record-Breaking Growth in Number of Visitors to Georgia’s Protected Territories

    Visitor numbers to Georgia's protected territories have experienced a record-breaking growth of 33% year-over-year and reached 860,000. Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili commented on these positive trends during today's Government meeting.

  • 2017-10-27 State Program for Protection and Development of Abkhazian Language to be Launched

    The Government of Georgia is setting up a State Program for Protection and Development of Abkhazian Language, - respective statement was made by Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili during today's Government meeting.

  • 2017-10-27 Large project for inner roads rehabilitation to be launched

    Within the framework of the Spatial Planning - one of the most important components of the Government's four-point reform plan, large project for inner road rehabilitation will be launched - Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili discussed development of road infrastructure during today's Government meeting.

  • 2017-10-27 Prime Minister: Each new election in our country is more transparent and democratic

    I would like to congratulate all of you the crucially important municipal elections held on October 21. I believe it is a great success for our country and yet another important step in the development of Georgian democracy.

  • 2017-10-24 UN Day Reception

    „This year marks the 25th anniversary of Georgia's membership in the UN. I would like to say with pride that over this period, we have managed to transform our country from a UN humanitarian aid recipient into a regional leader that now serves as the Chair of the Open Government Partnership" - with these words the Prime Minister of Georgia addressed the representatives of the diplomatic corps, international and non-governmental organizations attending the UN Day Reception.

  • 2017-10-19 Prime Minister assessed Georgian delegation’s visit to the US as successful

    In terms of reforms Georgia is truly a leader in the region; the country's economic development is headed in a correct direction; the state has implemented important reforms in that regard; in the beginning of 2017 the most important fiscal and tax reforms were implemented, as a result, there is a positive dynamic in the country - during today's Government meeting Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili commented on the assessments made during the visit of Vice President, Minister of Finance Dimitry Kumsishvili.

  • 2017-10-19 Prime Minister – link between the will of the voters and the responsibility of the Government should further strengthen in our country

    In a few days important Municipal Elections will be held in our country. I am convinced that these elections will be yet another proof that as a result of democratic reforms and changes implemented in our country, holding free and fair elections has become a common practice. I would like to welcome the fact that pre-election period was unprecedentedly calm, all electoral subjects had an opportunity to run free and peaceful campaigns, which demonstrates that "Georgian Dream", the political team in power ensures holding free and democratic, competitive elections.

  • 2017-10-17 Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of 25 heroes who fell in Abkhazia

    "Today we are given the chance to bury the remains of 25 heroes with proper respect. During this whole period their families did not know where the remains of their family members were buried. 24 years ago, on September 27th they were executed and I would like to convey my condolences to the families of each of them, their relatives and whole Georgia.

  • 2017-10-16 Prime Minister of Georgia to Participate in the November 24 Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels

    Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili will participate in the 5th Eastern Partnership Summit to be held in Brussels on November 24.

  • 2017-10-14 Statement of the Prime Minister

    I congratulate the citizens of Georgia on the adoption of the new edition of Constitution - the basic law of the state. This is a major step forward on the path of the democratic development of the country.

  • 2017-10-13 Prime Minister opened another enterprise established with state support

    One more enterprise was launched with the state support in Tbilisi, - today Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili opened "Megaproduction", enterprise that produces concrete tiles and is funded within the framework of the "Produce in Georgia" program.

  • 2017-10-12 PRESS RELEASE: Prime Minister’s Statement on Developments Outside of Tbilisi City Assembly

    Speaking at a Government meeting, Prime Minister Kvirikashvili set the record straight regarding recent attempts to disrupt a Tbilisi City Assembly session. 

  • 2017-10-11 Prime Minister’s Comment on Tbilisi Sakrebulo Assembly Events

    The time of lies and deception to mislead our citizens ended in our country in 2012, and we cherish this achievement, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili commented during today's meeting of the Government on yesterday's events occurring in front of the Tbilisi Sakrebulo Assembly.

  • 2017-10-11 EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 11, 2017

    Today's Government meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and held at the Administration of the Government, discussed 15 issues on the agenda.

  • 2017-10-09 IMF Assesses the Government’s Economic Program as Impressive

    The International Monetary Fund ups the 2017 economic growth forecast to 4.3% and commends the Georgian Government's economic program as impressive, Head of IMF's Mission Mercedes Vera-Martin stated at today's meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili.

  • 2017-10-09 Meeting with Germany's State Minister for Europe

    Georgia is moving in a correct direction; improving bilateral relations and strategic partnership is important to us, - respective statement was made by Michael Roth, Minister of State for Europe of the Federal Republic of Germany, during his meeting with Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili.

  • 2017-10-08 Meeting with GUAM Foreign Ministers

    Today Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili held a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of the GUAM (Organization for Democracy and Economic Development) participating states.

  • 2017-10-05 Meeting with Germany’s Defense Minister

    Key directions in Georgia-Germany defense cooperation and Georgia's ongoing reforms were discussed at today's meeting held at the Administration of Government between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Germany's Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen. 

  • 2017-10-04 Meeting with the Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross

    The meeting of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili and the Head of Delegation of International Committee of The Red Cross (ICRC) Biljana Milosevic held today at the Administration of the Government, largely focused on the process of searching for people gone missing during the armed conflicts in Georgia, the operation of the coordination mechanism set up with the aforementioned goal and humanitarian programs implemented under the auspices of the ICRC.

  • 2017-10-04 Prime Minister hosted Italian delegation at an official dinner

    Georgia has a responsible government and Georgia is a stable country - Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili addressed deputy Minister of Economy of Italy Ivan Scalfarotto and the representatives of Italian business sector he hosted at an official dinner.

  • 2017-10-04 Canada highly appreciates the democratic reforms implemented by the Government of Georgia

    Canada highly appreciates democratic reforms implemented by the Government of Georgia - respective statement was made by Stephane Dion, Canada's Special Representative to EU and Europe, and Canada's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, during his meeting with the Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili.

  • 2017-10-03 The state will take into consideration the tourists’ reviews to better prepare for the next tourism season

    The working meeting held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili at the Administration of the Government largely concentrated on the outcomes of the summer tourism season as well as steps and priorities aimed at better preparation of the country for the next year's tourism season.

  • 2017-10-03 One of the largest companies of Saudi Arabia studies Georgia's investment potential

    Al-Bawani Group - one of the largest Saudi Arabian companies is studying Georgia's investment potential.

  • 2017-10-03 Meeting with the UK Special Representative for Trade Issues

    Meeting of the Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili with the UK Special Representative for Trade Issues in Georgia Mark Pritchard held at the Administration of the Government today mainly concentrated on deepening trade and economic relations between Georgia and the United Kingdom.

  • 2017-10-03 Statement by the Prime Minister of Georgia

    „Greatest injustice," - was an assessment made by Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili regarding the latest statements and actions of the opponents concerning the Tabori Project, which is funded by the Co-Investment Fund.

  • 2017-10-02 Meeting with the Vice President of the European Investment Bank

    Meeting of the Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Vice President of the European Investment Bank (the EIB) Vazil Hudak held at Administration of the Government of Georgia largely focused on Georgian investment environment, structural reforms implemented in the country as well as projects funded by the EIB.