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2018-11-29 Prime Minister Congratulates Salome Zurabishvili on Winning Presidential Election
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze told journalists today, Georgia has once again proved to be a thriving democracy.
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2018-11-28 Mamuka Bakhtadze: I voted for Georgia’s peaceful development, in favor of our European choice
"Today, I voted for Georgia's peaceful development, in favor of our European choice," Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated after casting a ballot at Polling Station 44 of the Didube Electoral District in the presidential runoff.
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2018-11-27 “Investments made in sports are truly vigorous, most lasting and supremely national” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Investments made in sports are truly vigorous, most lasting and - I would say - supremely national" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting with Georgian athletes held today at the Townhall of Tbilisi.
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2018-11-27 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS NDI SHORT-TERM ELECTION OBSERVATION DELEGATION
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia met with a National Democratic Institute (NDI) short-term election observation delegation today.
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2018-11-27 “I call on every citizen of the country to adhere to the requirements of the law, keep away from creating such circumstances in the election process that will jeopardize the expression of free will by voters” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Second round of Presidential Elections is held in our country tomorrow. Free and democratic elections have become a tradition in the conditions of our rule since 2012 and our team in the governance of the country will always protect this achievement of Georgian people.
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2018-11-27 Prime Minister and OSCE PA Election Observers Discuss Presidential Runoff
The upcoming presidential runoff was the main topic discussed at today's meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and the OSCE PA election observation delegation.
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2018-11-26 The list of Georgia’s mountainous settlements and the number of legally entitled Mountain Law beneficiaries may expand
The list of Georgia's mountainous settlements and the number of legally entitled Mountain Law beneficiaries may expand. This issue was discussed at today's meeting of the National Council for Mountain Development chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze at the Administration of the Government.
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2018-11-25 “Project for Natural Gas Supply to Highlander Adjara will enable us to increase number of residents in mountainous Adjara” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Project for Natural Gas Supply to Highlander Adjara is a very important step of state magnitude, as it will enable us not only to avoid the reduction of population in mountainous Adjara, but on the contrary - it will let us increase it further and make this place more interesting for the development of tourism" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia in Khichauri village today upon the completion of Phase One of Natural Gas Supply Project to Highlander Adjara.
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2018-11-25 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA OBSERVES CONSTRUCTION PROCESS OF BATUMI INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia visited the construction site of Batumi International Football Stadium today.
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2018-11-25 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA VISITED RESTORED DRAMA THEATRE BUILDING IN BATUMI
"Drama Theatre of Batumi is acquiring new life and I wish to congratulate all residents of Batumi and entire Georgia with this milestone" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when addressing the audience gathered at the launch of the restored building of Ilya Chavchavadze Professional State Drama Theatre in Batumi today.
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2018-11-25 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA OBSERVES THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS OF COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT IN BATUMI
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia visited the construction site of the Courtyard by Marriott in Batumi today
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2018-11-24 Prime Minister Visits Telavi Tech Park
Today, the Prime Minister of Georgia visited the Telavi Tech Park. Together with Minister of Education, Culture and Sport Mikheil Batiashvili, the Head of Government visited the Tech Park's working spaces and spoke with young innovators and startups.
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2018-11-24 Prime Minister Visits Newly rehabilitated School in Telavi
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze visited the newly rehabilitated Public School #9 in Telavi. The school has been fully renovated with financing from the Millennium Challenge Account.
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2018-11-24 Mamuka Bakhtadze Visits Rugby Stadium in Telavi and Meets with Young Rugby Players
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated after visiting the Telavi Rugby Stadium, Kakheti and Telavi have always supported Georgian sports by raising scores of successful athletes, and I am convinced that this base will help us further promote rugby and a healthy way of life.
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2018-11-24 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Our regions must become sustainable and developed
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his speech at today's opening of the Community Center in Tznori, our regions must become sustainable and developed, and they must have functioning basic infrastructure and, of course, access to all public services.
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2018-11-24 Prime Minister Visits Construction Site of Energy-Efficient Building Materials Plant in Lilo
Georgia is about to start manufacturing energy-efficient concrete masonry units-Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze visited today the ongoing project involving 50 million GEL in investments and seeking to build a Ytong-branded energy-efficient masonry unit plant in Lilo.
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2018-11-23 Prime Minister’s Meeting with Tennis Federation Representatives
The Government of Georgia continues to take significant steps to promote a healthy lifestyle and support the development of sports in the country.
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2018-11-23 Prime Minister Visits Holy Trinity Cathedral and Wishes the Population a Happy Feast Day of Saint George
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze visited the Holy Trinity Cathedral and wished Georgia's population a Happy Feast Day of Saint George.
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2018-11-22 RECEPTION OF RESPECT TOWARDS EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS AND EU MEMBER STATES HELD IN BRUSSELS
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia attended a reception held in respect of EU institutions and Member States at the end of his working visit in Brussels, which was hosted by the Embassy of Georgia.
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2018-11-21 JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE OF MAMUKA BAKHTADZE, PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA AND JEAN-CLAUSE JUNCKER, PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
I want to thank a great supporter and priceless friend of Georgia President Juncker and Commissioners for a very fruitful meeting.
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2018-11-21 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA AND PRESIDENT OF EUROPEAN COMMISSION CHAIR FIRST MEETING WITHIN NEW, TOP-LEVEL FORMAT OF EU-GEORGIA COOPERATION IN BRUSSELS
Mamuka Bakhtatdze, Prime Minister of Georgia and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission chaired the first meeting held within the new, top-level format of EU-Georgia cooperation in Brussels today, which was attended by members of the Government of Georgia and EU Commissioners.
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2018-11-21 “Naturally, interview given by Bidzina Ivanishvili was critical, but objective at the same time” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Naturally, interview given by Bidzina Ivanishvili was critical, but objective at the same time" noted Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when responding to questions posed by Georgian journalists on the interview given by the Chairman of Georgian Dream during his visit in Brussels.
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2018-11-21 “Each citizen of the country should feel that benefits offered by visa-liberalization need to be used with greatest responsibility” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Today's event evidences that Georgia is the most successful country on its way to EU integration, however every citizen of our country should feel that benefits offered by visa-liberalization need to be used with greatest responsibility" announced Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when addressing the Georgian journalists in Brussels in response to a question posed on visa-liberalization allegedly put at stake.
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2018-11-21 Prime Minister Urges NGOs Promptly to Inform Relevant Agencies about Concrete Facts of Possible Violations
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his reply to Georgian journalists' questions in Brussels, since Georgian Dream's coming to power in 2012, every subsequent election has been exemplary, guaranteeing that the runoff will meet the highest standards.
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2018-11-21 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Georgia is lauded as the most successful country on the path to EU integration
In his comment on the recent high-level meetings during his visit to Brussels, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated that, without exaggeration, today is a historic day-Georgia is recognized as the most successful country on the path to EU integration. Consequently, our European partners chose Georgia to offer this unique platform.
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2018-11-21 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA AND PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION DEEM THE ENFORCEMENT OF A TOP-LEVEL FORMAT OF GEORGIA-EU PARTNERSHIP AS A START OF A SPECIAL PHASE IN RELATIONSHIPS
"New and exceptional format developed for cooperation by and between EU and Georgia will give an additional incentive to relationships and will promote Georgia as a role model of success in integration with Europe in its entire neighborhood" was noted at the meeting of Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission in Brussels today.
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2018-11-21 Prime Minister’s Meeting with Georgian Diaspora in Brussels
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, together with the governmental delegation, met with the Georgian diaspora in Brussels.
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2018-11-20 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA LEAVES FOR BRUSSELS FOR A WORKING VISIT
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia has left for Brussels for a Working Visit. Top level meeting within the scope of the visit will be held with participation of the Government of Georgia and Members of the European Commission.
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2018-11-19 Prime Minister and Government Delegation to Visit Brussels
On November 20-21, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, together with a government delegation, will hold a working visit to Brussels.
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2018-11-19 Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze’s Briefing
Today, I would like to inform you about a very important decision that will lift the burden off the shoulders of hundreds of thousands of families.
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2018-11-17 Prime Minister Wishes American Chamber of Commerce a Happy Anniversary
As Georgia Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his address to the audience at today's event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce, in 1991, the US was one of the first nations to recognize the independence of Georgia.
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2018-11-17 “Every fire-fighter is a true hero to us” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"My personal and special attention has been invested in the development of Emergency Response Service. We have increased the budget earmarking for this agency and by 2020 Tbilisi will be serviced with new fire-fighting and emergency rescue vehicles" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting with the staff of the Emergency Response Service held at the Government Administration today.
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2018-11-16 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA VISITS HEIDELBERGCEMENT PLANT MODERNIZATION PROJECT SITE
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia visited the site of HeidelbergCement Plant in Kaspi today to get briefed about its Modernization Project, construction of which is in its final stage.
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2018-11-16 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA OBSERVES CONSTRUCTION OF ZESTAPONI CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia visited the construction site of Zestaponi Construction College Konstructori today to get updated about the progress of its construction.
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2018-11-15 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS COAL MINERS IN TKIBULI
High-caliber engineering expertise opinion on Mindeli Coal Mine will be available in December. Operation of the mine will be resumed at segments, which will be deemed safe and fit for work. It was announced by Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting with coal miners at Mindeli Mine of Tkibuli today.
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2018-11-15 Mamuka Bakhtadze: We pay special attention to ensuring the highest level of the healthcare component within the defense system
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his speech at the opening ceremony of a military hospital in Kutaisi, a very important medical site has been added to our system today with the opening of a military hospital in Kutaisi to provide our service member with full outpatient services.
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2018-11-15 ''Every key national goal may be achieved through education'' states Prime Minister of Georgia
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia visited Library of Akaki Tsereteli State University in Kutaisi today.
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2018-11-14 Mamuka Bakhtadze Hosts Successful Heavy-Lifters
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze hosted successful weightlifters at the Administration of the Government.
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2018-11-13 PRIME MINISTER ATTENDS EVENT COMMEMORATING HUNDRED THOUSAND MARTYRS AT METEKHI BRIDGE
"It is one of the most tragic and symbolic days in our ancient history, when Georgians demonstrated strength of their soul and faith" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the event commemorating hundred thousand martyrs at the Metekhi Bridge in Tbilisi today.
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2018-11-12 OVER 75 000 INDIVIDUALS WITH ACUTE DISABILITIES (GROUP II) TO GET INCREASED SOCIAL ALLOWANCES FROM JANUARY 1, 2019
Over 75 000 individuals with acute disabilities (Group II) will get increased social allowances from January 1, 2019. Decision has been announced by Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the meeting held with representatives of the referred group.
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2018-11-12 PRIME MINISTER MEETS ODIHR OBSERVER MISSION CHIEF
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia met with Geert-Hinrich Ahrens, Election Observation Mission Chief of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today.
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2018-11-12 Mamuka Bakhtadze’s Meeting with of US Transportation Commander
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with US Transportation Commander General Stephen Lyons.
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2018-11-11 Prime Minister Wishes Poland a Happy Independence Day
I join the Polish people in the celebration of Poland's Independence Day. Georgia cherishes the traditional centuries-old friendly relations between the Georgian and Polish nations, which have evolved into close partnership.
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2018-11-09 “We imagine success of Georgia through a fundamental reform of the education sector and vocational education within it having the most important share” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"We imagine success of Georgia through a fundamental reform of the education sector and vocational education within it having the most important share" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the National Award Ceremony of Vocational Education 2018 today, when acknowledging individuals that excelled in it.
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2018-11-09 Speech Delivered by Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Event Marking The Day of Diplomats
I cannot help mentioning our great ancestor Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani at the event marking the Georgian Diplomacy Day.
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2018-11-09 „Paralympics is developing in Georgia with greater extent and magnitude and we have champions, bringing special pride and joy to us” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Paralympic movement is developing in Georgia with greater extent and magnitude. We nowadays have 15 types of parasports in the country, while almost 300 Paralympians are training and we have champions, who give special pride and joy to us" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when addressing the audience at the launch of the World Cup Tournament in Fencing among Wheelchair Users.
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2018-11-08 Mamuka Bakhtadze’s Meeting with Members of Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly Monitoring Committee
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with the members of the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
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2018-11-08 Prime Minister’s Meeting with Sir Alan Duncan
As it was pointed out during today's meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and Minister of State for Europe and the Americas of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Alan Duncan, the Wardrop Strategic Dialogue is a clear demonstration of the relations between Great Britain and Georgia growing stronger every year.
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2018-11-08 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Almost 2,000 refugees will receive residences
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, the 2019 draft budget includes 90 million GEL for accommodating refugee families, which means that almost 2,000 refugees will receive apartments.
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2018-11-08 Prime Minister on Resolution of Support from the Senate of Ireland
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, in his comment on the recent Resolution in support of Georgia's territorial integrity and EU integration adopted unanimously by the Senate of Ireland, stated that this support reaffirms how reliable and loyal Georgia is as our European and Western friend's partner.
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2018-11-08 In 2019, salaries of army servicepersons, border guards, personnel of coastal defense ships, staff of Interior Ministry’s different units, and Special State Projection Service’s employees will increase
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, starting in 2019, salaries will increase for army servicepersons, border guards, personnel of coastal defense ships, staff of the Interior Ministry's different units, and the Special State Projection Service's employees.
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2018-11-08 On Government’s decision, citizens enjoying social assistance will keep it for one year even if they find employment
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, the Government is overhauling the framework of its social programs, and the new system will enable social assistance beneficiaries to continue receiving assistance even if they find employment.
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2018-11-08 On the Government’s decision, finances will be mobilized from central and defense authority budgets to provide 728 servicepersons with apartments
Providing servicepersons with residences is an important part of the social policy, and its implementation started in 2013, after Georgian Dream's coming to power.
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2018-11-08 Mamuka Bakhtadze: FTA with China is a historic chance to increase Georgian export and balance the painful deficit, which is directly tied to the elimination of poverty in Georgia
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his summary of the recent visit to China, the FTA with China is a historic chance to increase Georgian export and balance the painful deficit, which is directly tied to the elimination of poverty in Georgia.
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2018-11-08 Mamuka Bakhtadze: We will never accept old or new barbed wires, and will use all mechanisms to stop this process
Prime Minister Comments on the Situation in the Village of Atotsi, Near Occupation Line.
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2018-11-08 Mamuka Bakhtadze: November 7, 2007 is one of the most distressful dates in Georgia’s contemporary history
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, November 7, 2007 marks one of the most distressful days in Georgia's contemporary history.
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2018-11-07 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EBRD IN TBILISI
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia met Matteo Patrone, Managing Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.
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2018-11-05 “We participated in Shanghai Forum by the personal invitation of President Xi Jinping, which will enable us to further boost exports to China” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Weakest point of our economy is the current account deficit, which is caused by the need to import more commodities than export. Hence, it is vital to increase our export potential" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when summarizing the visit to Shanghai for the accompanying Georgian journalists.
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2018-11-05 UNICEF Welcomes Georgian Government’s Decision on Fivefold Increase of Support for Socially Vulnerable Children under 16
As UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Shanelle Hall stated during today's meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze in Shanghai, UNICEF welcomes the Georgian Government's decision on increasing fivefold the support for socially vulnerable children under 16.
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2018-11-05 SPEECH DELIVERED BY MAKUKA BAKHTADZE, PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA AT CIIE PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
It is my great pleasure to be here, today with all of you, participating in this very important event while at the same time representing my country, Georgia.
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2018-11-05 Chinese Anhui Province’s Logistics Center to Accommodate Georgian Products Free of Charge for Three Years
Georgia will be able use the Logistics Center in the Chinese Province of Anhui free of charge in eth course of three years.
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2018-11-05 Jacket Manufacturing Factory to Be Built in Georgia
A top-notch jacket manufacturing factory will open in Georgia, with its production targeting both the local and international markets.
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2018-11-05 Prime Minister Visits Georgian Pavilion at China International Import Expo
More than 50 Georgian companies are showcased at the newly opened China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
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2018-11-04 Prime Minister and Chairman of the Bank of China Group Discuss Enhanced Bilateral Financial Cooperation
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze’s working visit to the People’s Republic of China has started.
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2018-11-02 Mamuka Bakhtadze: FTA with the US will be a very important positive message ensuring regional stability and peace
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, in his comment on Congressman Ted Poe's initiative to speed up the initiation of negotiations on a bilateral FTA between the US and Georgia, stated that free trade agreement with the US would be a very important message to all and a precondition for us to reach one of the key goals of our economic strategy by transforming Georgia into the wider region's economic hub.
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2018-11-02 ''Children aged below 16 from socially vulnerable households will receive allowances with a five-fold increase'' states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Children aged below 16 from socially vulnerable households will receive allowances with a five-fold increase and instead of current 10 GEL families will get 50 GEL per child" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the press briefing held prior to the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2018-11-02 On Government’s Decision, Strategic Communications Structural Units to Be Created in Every Ministry
To minimize the impact of anti-Western propaganda, and to enhance the population’s awareness about the country’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration, also to establish an effective, well coordinated, and proactive system of communications in the country, on the Government’s decision, strategic communications structural units will be created in all ministries.
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2018-11-02 “Forces, trying to create negative expectations with fake news, will never succeed” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Forces, trying to create negative expectations with fake news, will never succeed" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when commending on the fake news spread several days ago in relation with John R. Bolton, US National Security Advisor.
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2018-11-02 Prime Minister’s Condolences
A heinous act shook the whole country a few days ago when an 8 year-old girl fell victim to disturbing violence in Gori. The perpetrator will be held accountable and punished severely.
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2018-11-01 Prime Minister’s Speech at Georgia Defense and Security Conference
I welcome the President of Georgia, the Defense Minister, and the authorities of the Autonomous Republic, our colleagues, guests, and representatives of the diplomatic corps.