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2018-02-23 Prime Minister’s Statement
Firstly, I would like to express my deepest sorrow upon the gravest tragedy that took place today in Tskhinvali. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Archil Tatunashvili.
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2018-02-23 Prime Minister’s Meeting with Japanese Ambassador
Today, Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili held a meeting with Ambassador of Japan to Georgia Tadaharu Uehara.
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2018-02-21 Package of Amendments to Tax Code Proposed at Government Meeting
"These are large-scale amendments and significant tax liberalization. They are important in that the first stage, in which we abolished profit taxes, applied mainly to medium and large businesses, while these amendments in particular apply to small entrepreneurs, and are tied directly to their social conditions," Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili assessed the package of amendments to the Tax Code proposed at today's Government meeting.
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2018-02-21 Giorgi Kvirikashvili: No one can compromise the achievement called media freedom under our government
I absolutely must comment on the recent unhealthy hype surrounding so-called pressure on the media.
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2018-02-21 EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Today Government meeting, held at the Administration of the Government and chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, discussed 20 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2018-02-20 Second Meeting of Interagency Commission on Gender Equality, Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
On February 20, the Interagency Commission on Gender Equality, Violence against Women and Domestic Violence held its second meeting.
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2018-02-20 Giorgi Kvirikashvili: “The US attaches great importance to stability in our region and to Georgia as a very important strategic partner in ensuring this stability”
"Today, as various states, especially Russia, actively use different hybrid war tactics, with strategic communications having become the most powerful tool for not only forming public opinion, but also directly doing politics, I believe cooperation with the US in this direction to be crucially important to our country, so that we may maximally communicate to our population the benefits European and Euro-Atlantic integration has to offer Georgia today and in the future." This statement was made by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili during today's event dedicated to the launch of the strategic communications training program.
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2018-02-18 The Prime Minister's Condolences
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of today's plane crash in Iran that has claimed 66 lives.
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2018-02-18 Special Event Dedicated to Georgia Held under Munich Security Conference
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, in his speech delivered at today's special event dedicated to Georgia and held under the 54th Munich Security Conference, emphasized that Georgia boasts efficient democratic governance, ever-improving rule of law, vibrant political life, media freedom, economic dynamism, investment-friendly environment and low level of corruption.
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2018-02-18 Georgia to Host Various Events Co-Organized by Munich Security Conference
During today's meeting, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger of the Munich Security Conference have agreed that, next year, Georgia will host a variety of events co-organized by the Munich Security Conference.
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2018-02-17 Prime Minister Assesses Visit to Munich Conference
"The relations between America and Georgia are on a very high level, we cherish this and we must keep going forward. We had a number of very interesting meetings during the Munich Security Conference. Together with the US Secretary of Defense, we discussed in detail our ongoing cooperation with the United States.
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2018-02-17 Giorgi Kvirikashvili to Participate in the Meeting of Georgia-Turkey Strategic Cooperation Council
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili will participate in the next high-level meeting of the Georgia-Turkey Strategic Cooperation Council to be held in Turkey in the first half of 2018.
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2018-02-17 Georgian Prime Minister to Participate in GUAM Summit
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili will participate in the June 21 GUAM Summit hosted by Moldova, the organization's chair state.
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2018-02-17 Meeting with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
During the Munich Security Conference, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili held a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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2018-02-17 Meeting with US Secretary of Defense
As US Secretary of Defense James Mattis confirmed at today's meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, the United States of America remains a firm supporter of Georgia in the process of enhancing the country's resilience and working toward its European and Euro-Atlantic integration. The meeting was held during the 54th Security Conference in Munich.
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2018-02-16 Meeting with Heads of Large International Companies
Georgia’s investment opportunities, the country’s favorable business environment, and implemented reforms were communicated by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili to the representatives of large international and German companies at today’s formal dinner held as part of the 54th Security Conference in Munich.
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2018-02-16 Giorgi Kvirikashvili’s Meeting with Fatou Bensouda in Munich
As the International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda stated during today's meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili in Munich, she commends cooperation with the Georgian side in the process of investigating into the August 2008 war.
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2018-02-16 European Commissioner Hahn Welcomes Significant Progress in Georgia-EU Relations
As European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Johannes Hahn stated at today's face-to-face meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, he welcomes the significant progress in Georgia-EU relations and the reform efforts of the Georgian Government. The meeting was held during the 54th Munich Security Conference.
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2018-02-16 54th Munich Security Conference Starts
Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili leads the Georgian delegation at the 54th Security Conference which started today in Munich.
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2018-02-16 Fourth Meeting of the Public Administration Reform Council
The 4th meeting of the Public Administration Reform Council, officiated by the Council's Chair and Head of the Administration of the Government Maya Tskitishvili, was held today at the Holiday Inn Hotel.
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2018-02-16 Georgian Delegation at the 54th Munich Security Conference Led by Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili will lead the country's delegation at the 54th Munich Security Conference, February 16-18.
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2018-02-15 Stadler Rail AG to Build Rolling Stock Manufacturing and Repair Facility in Tbilisi
Swiss Stadler Rail AG, a global leader in rolling stock manufacturing, will build a rolling stock manufacturing and repair facility in Tbilisi.
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2018-02-15 Amendments to the Decree on the Rules for Construction Permit Issuance and Permit Terms
"It is important to regulate the construction process in Tbilisi and once again pay due attention to the establishment of recreation areas.
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2018-02-15 Two Cooperatives to Receive 25-Year Lease on Over 1,200 Hectares of Hayfields and Pastures in Kaspi and Tsageri
As you know, we have launched a new state program designed rationally to use state-owned hayfields and pastures in the country's mountainous areas.
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2018-02-15 It is vitally important to promote public trust in our law enforcements
An independent investigative mechanism to be created in the country "An independent investigative mechanism is about to be created to probe into possible offenses, inadequate treatment, and abuse committed by law enforcements.
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2018-02-15 Prime Minister’s Comment on Upcoming February 16-17 International Tournament in Bakuriani
On February 16-17, the Mountain Resort Development Company at the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and the Georgian Ski Federation will organize Ski Cross in Bakuriani, a ski tournament under the aegis of the International Ski Federation (FIS), with eight Georgian skiers scheduled to participate, along with athletes from Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Australia, and Kazakhstan. Points earned in Bakuriani will facilitate their participation in various phases of the World Cup.
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2018-02-15 Prime Minister: Importantly, our friends, as participants of this progress, should be aware of and confirm the success of our reforms
"Importantly, our friends, as participants of this progress, should be aware of and confirm the success of Georgia's ongoing reforms," Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili assessed the Parliament Speaker's visit to the US, praising it as significant and successful.
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2018-02-15 Tax Break to Apply to Small Businesses
We give priority to the development of entrepreneurship, especially small businesses. In my speech during the Cabinet's parliamentary approval procedures, I spoke about the launch of a second wave of small business assistance efforts building on the successful programs, such as Produce in Georgia, agricultural programs like Plant the Future, and others.
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2018-02-09 Emergency Meeting on Challenges Facing Visa Liberalization
To eliminate challenges facing visa liberalization, the Government of Georgia plans to enforce stricter measures.
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2018-02-08 Georgian Prime Minister’s Meeting with Bridget Brink
Today, Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili held a meeting with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Bridget Brink.
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2018-02-08 Georgian Prime Minister’s Speech at the Event Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the TSU
I am excited because our joy is shared by representatives of the world's scientific communities who are visiting Tbilisi to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our University together.
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2018-02-07 Prime Minister Summarizes Brussels Visit
As Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated during today's Government meeting, the recent meeting of the Georgia-EU Association Council in Brussels unanimously emphasized Georgia's role as the EU's key strategic partner in the region, as well as the country's positive steps toward integration.
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2018-02-07 Prime Minister Wishes Georgian Athletes Success at 23rd Winter Olympics
I would like to wish our athletes success at the 23rd winter Olympics in Korea, in which a Georgian team of four will participate: Iason Abramashvili and Nino Tsiklauri in alpine skiing, Giorgi Saghoyan in luge, and Moris Kvitelashvili in figure skating.
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2018-02-05 EU Considers Accrediting Georgian Businesses
As agreed between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström during today's meeting at the European Commission, Brussels, the European Union is considering a possibility of accrediting Georgian businesses, and relevant procedures will start soon.
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2018-02-05 Georgia-EU Association Council Meeting
As it was pointed out during the Georgia-EU Association Council meeting in Brussels, the EU-Georgia relations have progressed incredibly since the last Association Council meeting, and important milestones have been achieved.
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2018-02-05 Prime Minister’s Visit to Brussels Has Started
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili's visit to Brussels has started.
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2018-02-02 Amendments Adopted to Introduce Stricter Punishment on Organized Crime Membership and Leadership
We have developed a package of legislative amendments introducing stricter punishment for membership and leadership of criminal organizations.
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2018-02-02 Giorgi Kvirikashvili: Time to end black jeep era in Georgia
"I believe it is about time to end the era of black jeeps in Georgia because it irritates everyone, including me, to be honest. It is a somewhat established practice, and when it comes to replacing the vehicle fleet, we should give up the black color.
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2018-02-02 Government Adopts Stricter Forest Use Rules
Before the Cabinet was approved, I stated in Parliament that we were about to launch an uncompromising fight against illegal forest use.
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2018-02-02 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Handed to Interior Ministry
As of today, the Patrol Police is furnished with 96 electric and hybrid vehicles. Today's ceremony, during which the Government of Japan handed the vehicles over to the Ministry of Interior, was attended by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili.