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2018-05-28 Prime Minister of Georgia Congratulates Azerbaijanis with 100th Anniversary of First Democratic Republic
It is my honor to cordially congratulate this most important national holiday of the Republic Day personally to you, Ambassador and to the friendly nation of Azerbaijan. This date has a special significance this year.
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2018-05-27 Prime Minister Addresses Participants of the Forum Commemorated to the Diaspora Day
I welcome all the initiatives that will facilitate the consolidation of the Georgian diaspora, support Georgia at the global arena, progress and development of our country" stated Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Forum titled as Strong Diaspora for United Georgia, dedicated to the Diaspora Day.
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2018-05-26 Joint Statements of the Prime Minister of Georgia and the President of the European Commission
I would like to cordially welcome Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission in Georgia. It is worth noting that this is his first visit not only in Georgia, but also in the entire region.
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2018-05-26 Address of the Prime Minister at the Round Table Meeting Cooperation for Prosperity – Strategy for Future Century
Your presence in Georgia is greatest honor to us, as we are all together celebrating 100th Anniversary of the first Democratic Republic of our country.
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2018-05-26 Official Welcoming Ceremony of High-Ranking Guests
Special ceremony was organized for welcoming the heads of states and high-ranking guests invited to Georgia to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Georgia's First Democratic Republic.
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2018-05-26 The Prime Minister of Georgia met with the Slovak President
We have always been excited by the abundance of reforms you have implemented, - with these words Andrej Kiska, the President of Slovakia, addressed Giorgi Kvirikashvili, the Prime Minister of Georgia, at a press conference today.
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2018-05-25 Prime Minister of Georgia Meets President of the Republic of Armenia
Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia met with Armen Sarkissian, President of the Republic of Armenia.
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2018-05-25 Prime Minister of Georgia Holds Official Dinner in the Honor of the President of the European Commission
Jean-Claude Junker, President of the European Commission is visiting Tbilisi by the invitation of Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia in relation with the 100th Anniversary of the first Democratic Republic of Georgia.
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2018-05-25 Dalia Grybauskaite to Giorgi Kvirikashvili:
"Georgia is a modern, very rapidly developing state and we are delighted to be with you and for you on the path of integration to NATO and EU" said Dalia Grybauskaite, President of the Republic of Lietuva to Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia at the meeting held at the Government Administration today.
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2018-05-24 Giorgi Kvirikashvili – US is the Closest Strategic Support Partner of Georgia in Today's World
Extremely important visit has been held in the USA, where we had a very open, subject-matter discussions with our American friends and colleagues on literally every issue covered by the bilateral Strategic Partnership Agenda.
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2018-05-24 Vice President Mike Pence Hosted Prime Minister Kvirikashvili at His Residence
Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia was received by Mike Pence, Vice President of the USA at his residence.
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2018-05-24 Official Reception Dedicated to the 100 Year Anniversary of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia
Reception has been held at the US Institute of Peace (USIP) to celebrate the 100 years since the establishment of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia. Event was attended by representatives of political circles, civil society and international organizations, diplomatic corps of the USA.
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2018-05-24 Congressman Ed Royce – Georgia stands high on our daily agenda
"Georgia stands high on our daily agenda at the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives at the US Congress" noted Ed Royce, Committee Chairman at the meeting held with Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia today.
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2018-05-23 Remarks by Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili at the USIP Second Annual U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Conference
I am honored to have this opportunity to open the Second Annual US - Georgia Strategic Partnership Conference. My thanks go to Nancy Lindborg and the US Institute of Peace and to our many friends at the Heritage Foundation for hosting this meeting.
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2018-05-22 Meeting with Congressmen Peter Roskam and David Price
"Your leadership is admired here" said Congressman Peter Roskam, Chairman of Democratic Partnership of Congress to Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia at the meeting held at the US Congress today.
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2018-05-22 Lindsey Graham - Georgia is the only country in the neighborhood of Russia, which pursues clearly western policy and does it in a thoroughly reasonable and rational manner
"Georgia is the only country in the neighborhood of Russia, which pursues clearly western policy and does it in a thoroughly reasonable and rational manner" states Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator at a meeting held with Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia.
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2018-05-22 US Senators - Georgia Has Special Place with US Legislato
Georgia has a special place in the agenda of the US legislating body. It was voiced by Senators Ron Johnson and Chris Murphy at a meeting with Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia today.
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2018-05-22 Prime Minister of Georgia Visits Georgian Military at a US Hospital Treated for Injuries Acquired in Afghanistan
Georgian Lieutenant Iveri Buadze is treated at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He was wounded last September in Afghanistan, during the Resolute Support Mission.
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2018-05-21 Wess Mitchell highlights the personal contribution of Giorgi Kvirikashvili in the successful implementation of significant reforms that make Georgia stand out as a role model in the region
US-Georgia relations have embarked on a substantially new stage and have become more diverse.
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2018-05-21 PM’s remarks at the State Department
Thank you, Mr. Secretary Pompeo, for your very encouraging words. I would like to thank you for your readiness to convene the plenary session of the Strategic Partnership commission between our countries in your early days after your appointment in this office.
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2018-05-21 Prime Minister of Georgia Meets US Secretary of State
Official visit of the Prime Minister of Georgia has commenced with a meeting at the State Department in Washington D.C.
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2018-05-18 Prime Minister Attends Tourism and Hospitality Program Presentation by World's Top Swiss Les Roche School
Les Roche, one of the top three schools in the world, is launching its tourism and hospitality operations in Georgia. Today's presentation of this global leading school, which will be implemented in Georgia and the wider region for the first time, was attended by Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili
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2018-05-18 Prime Minister: With the Geneva format upgraded, and with the engagement of our partners, a breakthrough can be achieved on very important issues
I believe that the Geneva format must be used maximally. With the Geneva format upgraded, and with the engagement of our partners, a breakthrough can be achieved on very important issues.
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2018-05-18 Prime Minister Opens Georgian Air Navigation’s New Air Traffic Control Center
Today, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Georgian Air Navigation by opening the new facility and learning center of the air traffic control center. I am genuinely proud because, in the rank of Minister of Economy in 2014, I was honored to lay the foundation for the implementation of this crucially important project.
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2018-05-18 Prime Minister’s Meeting with Commander of US European Command
Georgia-US strategic partnership, the country's European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations, the upcoming NATO Summit in Brussels, and prospects of further security cooperation between the two nations were discussed during today's meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Commander of US European Command (EUCOM), Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO, General Curtis Scaparrotti.
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2018-05-18 Giorgi Kvirikashvili: We are gaining a foothold on the world map of winter sports and winter tourism
I absolutely must congratulate you on the success announced by the President of the International Ski Federation last night in Greece.
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2018-05-18 Georgia Will Host 2023 Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships
Georgia's alpine resorts of Bakuriani and Gudauri will host the 2023 Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships.
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2018-05-16 Sopo Japaridze’s Meeting with EU Special Representative for Human Rights
Today, the Georgian Prime Minister's Assistant on Human Rights and Gender Equality Sopo Japaridze held a meeting with EU Special Representative for Human Rights Stavros Lambrinidis.
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2018-05-16 Prime Minister Opens Batoni Museum in Telavi
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili opened the Batoni Museum in Telavi, constructed by the Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, under the regional Development Project with financial support from Bank of Georgia and the Georgian Government.
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2018-05-16 Government to Allocate to Tbilisi City Hall 30 Million GEL from Budget to Build Infrastructure
As it became known during today's working meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, and Finance Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, the Tbilisi City Hall will receive 30 million GEL from the state budget to implement infrastructural projects in the capital.
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2018-05-16 Prime Minister’s Speech at the Congress of the Association of Constitutional Justice
It is a great honor to host the Congress of the Association of Constitutional Justice of the Countries of the Baltic and Black Sea Regions on the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the first Georgian Republic and the 97th anniversary of the adoption of the first Constitution of independent Georgia.
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2018-05-15 Prime Minister’s Comment
One thing is clear that the current drug policy is unacceptable to everyone, so it is a fact that change is necessary.
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2018-05-15 Prime Minister Visits Newly Opened Stamba Hotel
This hotel involves 45 million USD in investment. Overall, the Adjara Group employs about 5,500 people. Just imagine the effect of having 5,500 happy families standing on their own two feet, which is of vital importance.
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2018-05-15 Prime Minister’s Meeting with Jamestown Foundation Delegation from US
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili held a meeting with the Jamestown Foundation's delegation visiting Georgia as part of their regional tour (Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia).
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2018-05-15 Giorgi Kvirikashvili: In three years, we must double the number of those engaged in athletic activities
"In three years' time, we must double the number of persons engaged in athletic activities," Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated after today's working meeting dedicated to the development of the action plan for promoting healthy lifestyle.
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2018-05-15 Georgian Government Shares with Ukrainian and Moldovan Delegations Its Experience in Implementing UN Security Council’s Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security
A Ukrainian and Moldovan delegation will familiarize itself with Georgia's experience in implementing the Un Security Council's Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security.
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2018-05-14 Prime Minister Participates in Security Council Meeting
As Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated after today's meting of the Security Council, the session discussed preparation works for the NATO Summit in Brussels, the security situation in the region, and the process of Georgia's defense reform.
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2018-05-14 Prime Minister’s Comment
I would like to say a few words about the events of the past two days. There is no wall between our government and our population.
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2018-05-14 Prime Minister’s Meting with WBG Executive Directors
As the World Bank Group's Executive Director and Representative in Georgia Frank Heemskerk stated after today's meeting with the Prime Minister, Georgia holds 9th position worldwide for its business-friendly environment and leads in the region in terms of easy of doing business.
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2018-05-13 Prime Minister’s Briefing
I would like to comment on the events of the past two days in Tbilisi. Since yesterday morning, our team has been actively discussing the issues which our youth, our children, raised so emotionally today and yesterday in the streets, just a few meters away from this building.
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2018-05-10 Tedo Japaridze: Georgia has always been committed to pro-Western trajectory
The importance and prospects of Georgia-US relations and the country's democratic development and pro-Western trajectory were some of the topics discussed by the Georgian Prime Minister's Foreign Adviser Tedo Japaridze at the conference titled The 100th Anniversary of the First Georgian Republic: Georgia's Past, Present and Future.
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2018-05-10 Water Supply Project Planned in 5 Villages of Gardabani Municipality
With support from the World Bank, a water supply project will be implemented in 5 villages of the Gardabani Municipality. The project's value is 17,600,000 GEL. After its completion, 35,000 households in the villages of Norio, Martkopi, Akhalsopeli, Akhali Samgori, and Vaziani will enjoy water supply 24/7.
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2018-05-10 Amendments to Procedures for Issuance of Temporary Residence Permits to Foreigners
At today's Government meeting, the Ministry of Justice will present a package of legislative amendments seeking adopt additional mechanisms preventing illegal migration.
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2018-05-10 Georgia Implements Important Reforms toward Energy Market Development and Energy Security
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2018-05-10 Giorgi Kvirikashvili: Largest international financial institutions praise our institutional reforms
"The largest international financial institutions praise our implemented and ongoing institutional reforms. Undoubtedly, it is a recognition of the successful implementation of the four-point agenda with its continually added new components, which is designed to achieve actual, tangible results in the country's rapid development," Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili commented during today's Government meeting on the recent visits of the Finance Minister.
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2018-05-10 New Program for Socially Vulnerable Youth
The Project for Supporting Youth Employment will be implemented by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia under European Commission Program with support from the Save the Children Nederland international organization.
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2018-05-10 Giorgi Kvirikashvili: The state will be very strong and uncompromising with drug dealers
The state will be very strong and uncompromising with drug trafficking and drug dealers.
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2018-05-10 On Prime Minister’s Initiative, WWII Veterans’ Pensions Will Double
On the Prime Minister's initiative, WWII veterans' pensions will double, as Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated during today's Government meeting.
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2018-05-09 Festive Dinner with Veterans
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili hosted WWII veterans at a festive dinner celebrating the 73rd Anniversary of Victory over Fascism.
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2018-05-09 The New Structure of the Administration of the Government Will Be Announced in One Month
"Reorganization in line with legally prescribed procedures is underway in the Administration of the Government, involving the reorganization, merger or separation, of the Administration's structural units," Head of the Administration of the Government of Georgia Shalva Tadumadze commented today on this issue.
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2018-05-09 Prime Minister Lays a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
"Georgia made a tremendous sacrifice in the fight against fascism, and today we honor everyone who sacrificed his life to save the country," Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated in the Vake Park where he, together with the members of the Cabinet, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the Victory Day over Fascism.
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2018-05-08 Prime Minister’s Meeting with MEPs
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili held a meeting with Members of the European Parliament.
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2018-05-08 Working Group Discusses Communications Strategy on Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
Today's meeting of the Working Group for Communications under the Interagency Commission on Gender Equality discussed the Communications Strategy and Action Plan on Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister's Assistant on Human Rights and Gender Equality Sopo Japaridze.
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2018-05-08 Prime Minister Awards Best Weightlifters of 2017
Today, the Prime Minister of Georgia awarded the best weightlifters of 2017.
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2018-05-07 Prime Minister of Georgia Meets Ambassadors to UN
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili held a meeting with the Heads of Missions of different countries accredited with the United Nations.
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2018-05-07 Presentation of the Action Plan for Education Reform
Greetings, dear friends! I am especially excited to see young people at this important meeting. Any plan related to education and the future of the system of education must be first of all discussed and coordinated with youth.
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2018-05-06 The Caucasus Mountain Center to Be Built in Svaneti
It is a very good opportunity for the further development of tourism in Georgia. We are excited about launching this project, and I strongly believe that it will be one of the exemplary destinations in Georgia and in the wider region.
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2018-05-03 Georgia Becoming Tobacco Control Leader in the Region
As you know, the Law on Tobacco Control came into force in Georgia on May 1, positioning Georgia as the region's leader in this area.
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2018-05-03 EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT MEETING HELD ON MAY 3, 2018
Today's Government meeting under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili at the Administration of the Government discussed 35 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2018-05-03 5 million GEL Allocated to Deal with Natural Disaster Aftermaths
On the decision taken during today’s meeting of the Government of Georgia, 5 million GEL was allocated to be distributed among 6 municipalities in order to eliminate the aftermaths of the 2017-2018 natural disasters.
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2018-05-03 New Model of Emergency Management
Today, we are discussing a very important package of reforms in the area of public safety. This model, one may say, advances the country to a brand new system of emergency management, which involves greater engagement, greater effectiveness, while also being much more simplified.
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2018-05-03 Head of Government Comments on Wings for Life Charity Marathon
During today's Government meeting, the Prime Minister of Georgia commented on the Wings for Life charity marathon, emphasizing the importance of introducing healthy lifestyle.
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2018-05-03 New Draft Law on Vocational Education
As you know, we are launching a brand new phase in line with Europe's modern models, primarily those tried and tested in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and designed to create a new system of vocational education.
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2018-05-03 In 2021, Georgia will host the Forum of Cultural Routes of Europe
This decision was made a few days ago, during the meeting of the Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes (EPA) in Luxemburg.
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2018-05-03 Government Creates New Non-Entrepreneurial Legal Entity to Enhance Access to Chronic Disease Medications
On the Government's decision, a new non-entrepreneurial legal entity called Partnership for Access to Healthcare will be established, aiming to enhance access to medical services and medications for the population. As Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated during today's Government meeting, this initiative will significantly simplify issues related to purchasing medications for chronic diseases.
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2018-05-03 Inventory and Study Work Starting in 10 Castle Villages of Tusheti
As Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated during today's Government meeting, inventory and study works are about to begin in 10 castle villages of Tusheti.
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2018-05-03 Georgian Prime Minister Congratulated Media Representatives with World Press Freedom Day
May 3 celebrates World Press Freedom Day. I would like to congratulate you, media representatives, on this day!
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2018-05-03 Giorgi Kvirikashvili: The decision of the Council of Europe on the issue of “the conflict in Georgia” is a confirmation of our correct foreign and domestic policy
"We welcome yesterday's decision by the Council of Europe on the issue of "the conflict in Georgia" as a confirmation of our correct foreign and domestic policy.
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2018-05-02 Georgian Government attended President's Address to the Parliament
Giorgi Kvirikashvili: I expected the President's last speech in this capacity to be much more in-depth, with more analysis
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2018-05-01 Prime Minister and Interior Minister Open New MI Service Center
I am truly glad that the Interior Ministry's reforms have proved a success. Today, we are opening a new Patrol Police Service Center of the Interior Ministry.
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2018-05-01 Prime Minister Visits Tskneti-Betania Road Rehabilitation Site
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili visited today the rehabilitation site of the Tskneti-Betania Road, which is about to be completed. The construction of the road, damaged during the June 13, 2015 natural disaster, will be finalized in June 2018.
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2018-05-01 Working Dinner with European Investment Bank’s Vice President
Ongoing projects supported by the European Investment Bank and prospects of further deepening cooperation in the future were discussed during today's working dinner between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and the European Investment Bank's Vice President Vazil Hudák.
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2018-05-01 Wess Mitchell to Giorgi Kvirikashvili: I want to thank you for your leadership and the role you are playing to strengthen the security of the region
"I want to thank you for your leadership, you and your team, and the role you are playing to strengthen the security of the region, staying on the path to NATO and the EU," US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell addressed Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili during today's meeting at the Administration of the Government.