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2019-03-31 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Georgia’s independence and the restoration of Georgia’s statehood is tied to the name of Zviad Gamsakhurdia; I join my friends and bow my head to his eternal memory
Georgia's independence and the restoration of Georgia's statehood is tied to the name of Zviad Gamsakhurdia; I join my friends and bow my head to his eternal memory, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated at the exhibition held today to commemorate the 80th birth anniversary of Georgia's first President Zviad Gamsakhurdia.
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2019-03-31 Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker Lay a Wreath at the Grave of Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and Speaker of Parliament Irakli Kobakhidze laid a wreath at the grave of Zviad Gamsakhurdia, to honor the 80th anniversary of the first President of Georgia.
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2019-03-29 Prime Minister Visits Tech Park and Vocational School Construction Sites
The construction of the Kaspi Tech Park is about to be launched. Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze familiarized himself with the 2.2 million GEL project.
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2019-03-29 Prime Minister Visits Construction Site of UEFA-Standard Stadium in Kaspi
In late September, a UEFA category two stadium will be commissioned in Kaspi. Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, accompanied by the President of the Football Federation, visited the stadium's construction site.
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2019-03-29 First Large-Scale Reservoir since 1950s to Be Built in Georgia
The large-scale construction of the first reservoir since the 1950s is about to begin. Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze opened this large investment project's presentation.
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2019-03-29 Mamuka Bakhtadze: A modern democracy is unimaginable without a strong, professional civil sector playing a decisive role in the country’s political, economic, or social development
A modern democracy is unimaginable without a strong, professional civil sector playing a decisive role in the country's political, economic, or social development, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his speech at the Closer to People-Stronger Civil Society Conference organized by the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum's National Platform.
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2019-03-28 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Bank of Georgia and Silknet attracting new finances into our economy is indicative of high level of trust of international investors in Georgia
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, the fact that the Bank of Georgia and Silknet are attracting new finances into our economy is indicative of the high level of trust of international investors in Georgia.
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2019-03-28 60 New Kindergartens to Be Built, and 60 Million GEL to Be Allocated in 2019
This year alone, the Municipal Development Fund will start building 60 new kindergartens, and we will invest up to 60 million GEL to this end, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting.
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2019-03-28 Students Enrolled at Private Vocational Schools to Receive State Voucher Financing, Vocational Teacher Salary to Increase by 30%
Under the educational reform, we are implementing changes to finance private schools, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting.
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2019-03-28 State Commission under Prime Minister Established to Celebrate Zviad Gamsakhurdia’s 80th Anniversary
To celebrate the 80th birth anniversary of Zviad Gamsakhurdia, a state commission consisting of executive officials has been established under Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze.
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2019-03-28 On Prime Minister’s Instructions, Intersectoral Coordination Council to Present Action Plan for Monitoring Blood Lead Level in Children in Near Future
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, the Intersectoral Coordination Council will, in the nearest future, present the Action Plan for Monitoring Blood Lead Level in Children.
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2019-03-28 Mamuka Bakhtadze: The schedule of social workers is very busy, and I express my special gratitude to each of them for years-long service
Social workers have a very busy schedule, and I am especially grateful to all of them for their years-long service, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting.
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2019-03-28 Mamuka Bakhtadze: The development of the new Green City in Kobuleti will enable us to transform Adjara into a year-round destination
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, the development of the new Green City in Kobuleti will enable us to transform Adjara into a year-round destination.
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2019-03-28 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Various forces’ statements suggesting as though Georgia has disappeared from the political agenda of Western countries are utterly irresponsible, false
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, statements from various forces suggesting as though Georgia has disappeared from the political agenda of Western countries are totally irresponsible and false.
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2019-03-28 Mamuka Bakhtadze: NATO-Georgia cooperation seeks to ensure regional peace, stability and development
NATO-Georgia cooperation seeks to ensure peace, stability and development in the region, in the best interests of all parties, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his speech at the DV Day event under the NATO-Georgia Exercise 2019.
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2019-03-27 Prime Minister’s Condolences on the Passing of Nodar Mgaloblishvili
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze expresses his condolences on the passing of film and theater actor Nodar Mgaloblishvili.
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2019-03-27 Prime Minister Attends Premier in Rehabilitated Batumi Theater
Georgian Prime Minister, in the company of the President of Georgia, attended the official opening ceremony of the newly rehabilitated building of Ilia Chavchavadze State Theater of Drama in Batumi, and the premier of KLDIASHVILI.GE, a performance directed by Andro Enukidze after Davit Kldiashvili's play.
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2019-03-27 Mamuka Bakhtadze: My main goal for all students in Georgia is to realize that the country’s future is in their hands
You can always rest assured that the country's future is in your hands, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze addressed the youth during today's meeting at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University.
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2019-03-27 Mamuka Bakhtadze: The European Weightlifting Championships will reaffirm that Georgia is not only home to champions but also a country capable of organizing international tournaments of this scope at the highest level
The upcoming European Weightlifting Championships will reaffirm that Georgia is not only home to champions but also a country capable of organizing international tournaments of this scope at the highest level, the Prime Minister of Georgia stated today in Batumi where he familiarized himself with preparations for the European Weightlifting Championships.
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2019-03-27 Prime Minister Visits Modern-Standard Sports Complex Construction Site in Batumi
In late summer, Batumi will have a modern-standard 3,400-seat sports complex. Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze visited the complex' construction site today.
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2019-03-27 Council for Public Administration Reform Hold 6th Enhanced-Format Meeting
Today, the Council for Public Administration Reform held its 6th enhanced-format meeting chaired by Head of the Administration of the Government of Georgia Kakha Kakhishvili.
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2019-03-27 Mamuka Bakhtadze: We are launching a half a billion project in Kobuleti, the largest investment in Adjara, in our tourism infrastructure
We are launching an unprecedentedly far-reaching project worth half a billion in Kobuleti, marking the largest investment in Adjara, in our tourism infrastructure, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his speech at the construction launch ceremony of Green City and Golf Course in Kobuleti.
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2019-03-27 One Georgian Government’s Initiative, Public Servants Complete Learning Course Supported by UNDP and British Government
On the initiative of the Georgian Government, and with support of the UN Development Program and the Government of Great Britain, more than 170 public servants have completed Public Policy Analysis learning course.
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2019-03-26 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Effective water resource management is the key precondition for Georgia’s economic success
Green economy, and green policy in general, is the most important component of my Government's economic development vision, and I believe that green economy, with effective water resources management as its key driver, is the main precondition for ensuring Georgia's economic success, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his speech at the international scientific-practical seminar European Innovative Water Supply and Waste Water Disposal Technologies in the South Caucasus, hosted by the Georgian Technical University.
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2019-03-26 Prime Minister Holds Coordination Council Meeting on Monitoring of Blood Lead Levels in Children and Water Quality
Monitoring of blood lead levels in children and water quality were the main topics discussed at today's meeting of the Intersectoral Coordination Council held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister at the Administration of the Government.
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2019-03-25 Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General Attend NATO-Georgia Exercise 2019
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg attend the NATO-Georgia Exercise 2019 today.
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2019-03-25 Joint Press Statements by Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
It is a great honor to be hosting NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Georgia. Firstly, I would like to emphasize that Georgia-NATO relations are at an all-time high.
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2019-03-25 Mamuka Bakhtadze and Jens Stoltenberg Discuss Georgia’s Progress toward Euro-Atlantic Integration
The process of Georgia's NATO membership and the country's progress toward Euro-Atlantic integration were discussed by Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the meeting held today at the Administration of the Government.
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2019-03-22 SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA AT THE PARLIAMENT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF INTERPELLATION
Today, we meet each other for the first time within an interpellation format, which is a completely new platform for cooperation of the Parliament and Government of Georgia. Indeed, introduction of this format was made possible during our presence in power. Moreover, we turned it into a constitutional norm. Primarily, it is a sign of respect towards our people. It is our political vision and kind will to appear at the Parliament of Georgia and answer all the questions.
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2019-03-22 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY TO KASSYM-JOMART TOKAYEV
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Incumbent President of Kazakhstan with the newly assigned authority.
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2019-03-22 Supporting efficient implementation of the Lanzarote Convention in Georgia
Roundtable meeting towards more effective implementation of the Lanzarote Convention in Georgia: Challenges and good practices in responding to child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse was held on 21-22 March in Tbilisi.
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2019-03-21 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL OF SCDP AT EEAS
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia met Pedro Serrano, Deputy Secretary General of Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) and Crisis Response at the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Tbilisi today.
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2019-03-21 “Strength of Georgia always rested in diversity” states Prime Minister of Georgia
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia congratulated ethnic Azerbaijani citizens of Georgia with Novruz Bayram today when attending a festive event in Marneuli together with Ketevan Tsikhelashvili, State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civil Equality.
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2019-03-21 “Veterans are essential part of our society that risked their lives to defend freedom and dignity of our nation. Hence, it is our duty to take great care and create suitable social and living conditions for them” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Veterans are essential part of our society that risked their lives to defend freedom and dignity of our nation. Hence, it is our duty to take great care and create suitable social and living conditions for them" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia after a meeting with David Sergeenko, Minister of IDPs from Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Security of Georgia; Ivane Matchavariani, Minister of Finance of Georgia and Vladimer Imnadze, Director of State Service of Veteran Affairs.
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2019-03-20 “All preconditions exist for doubling our trade volumes with Belarus” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"I am delighted that we will be signing significant trade contracts with Belarus, in line with which joint ventures will be incorporated in Georgia" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia in his speech delivered at Made in Belarus fair today.
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2019-03-20 GEORGIAN GROCERY STORE TO OPEN IN BELARUS AND TRACTORS TO BE JOINTLY ASSEMBLED IN GEORGIA
Georgian grocery store will be opened in Belarus and tractors will be assembled at a joint venture that will operate in Georgia.
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2019-03-20 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION OF SWEDEN
Significant steps made by Georgia towards EU integration were one of the key topics discussed by Peter Eriksson, Minister of International Development Cooperation of Sweden with Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia.
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2019-03-19 JOINT MEDIA STATEMENTS BY PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA AND EU TRADE COMMISSIONER
"Let me greet and welcome Cecilia Malmström, EU Trade Commissioner in Georgia. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to her for this visit. We enjoy close cooperation with EU Trade Commissioner and her team, which is very important for further deepening the EU-Georgia relations and especially in trade.
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2019-03-18 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT RULES BAKHMARO TO ACQUIRE STATUS OF A HIGH TERRAIN REGION
Law of Georgia on Development of High Terrain Regions envisages social incentives, which will be benefited by Bakhmaro Settlement of Chokhatauri Municipality from now on. Decision has been made by the National Council of Mountain Development at its 10th Meeting held today under the chairmanship of Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Government Administration of Georgia.
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2019-03-18 “Our goal is to turn Georgia into a regional hub in terms of healthcare service delivery as well” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Most significant goal of our Economic Policy is to turn Georgia into an economic hub of the region and lead in terms of healthcare service delivery within this strategy" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when delivering a speech at the launch of an extension to the New Hospital today.
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2019-03-15 “My homeland Georgia is as unique in this world as your Land of Rising Sun” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"I am honored to let you know that my homeland Georgia is as unique in this world as your Land of Rising Sun" announced Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the event titled as Georgian Days and held in Tokyo today.
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2019-03-15 Mamuka Bakhtadze’s Meeting with Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarō Asō
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Tarō Asō in Tokyo.
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2019-03-15 Prime Minister Officially Opens Georgia—Homeland of Wine Exhibition in Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is hosting Georgia-Homeland of Wine, an exhibition celebrating Georgian viniculture and history. Today, the exposition was officially opened by Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze together with Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Levan Davitashvili.
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2019-03-15 JICA President Commends Georgian Prime Minister’s Comprehensive Vision of Educational Reform as Positive and Interesting
Shinichi Kitaoka, the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), praises the Georgian Prime Minister's comprehensive vision of educational reform as positive and interesting.
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2019-03-15 PRIME MINISTER BELIEVES MOU WITH NEXI TO INCENTIVISE INVESTMENTS FROM JAPAN TO GEORGIA
"Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concluded by and between Georgia and Japan for indemnifying export and investments will further incentivize Japanese investments in Georgia" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting with Musafami Nakada, President of Nippon Export and Investments Corporation (NEXI) today.
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2019-03-15 “Our market is fully open, economy – liberal and location – strategic” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"For international investments we are remarkably attractive. Our market is fully open, our economy is liberal and our location is strategic" announced Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Japan-Georgia Business Forum held in Tokyo today.
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2019-03-15 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS PRESIDENT OF JETRO
Advancement of economic cooperation and trade facilitation between Georgia and Japan were discussed by and between Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia and Yasushi Akahoshi, President of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) at a meeting held in Tokyo today.
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2019-03-14 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS MPS AT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF JAPAN IN TOKYO
Development of political and economic relations between Georgia and Japan, along with a deepened cooperation in various directions were the key topics discussed by Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia and Ichiro Aisawa, Member of the House of Representatives of Japan and Chairman of the Japan-Georgia Parliamentary Friendship Group.
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2019-03-13 MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN HOSTS PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA IN TOKYO
On March 13, Mr. Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, hosted a dinner with H.E. Mr. Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia, who is visiting Japan.
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2019-03-12 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA TO HOLD A WORKING VISIT TO JAPAN ON MARCH 13-15, 2019
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia will hold a Working Visit to Japan on March 13-15, 2019.
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2019-03-12 Mamuka Bakhtadze: A legislative initiative will be developed to obligate subsequent Governments to invest 6% of GDP in the sector of education
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, a legislative initiative will be developed to obligate future Governments to invest 6% of GDP in the sector of education.
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2019-03-12 EMBASSIES OF GEORGIA TO BE OPENED IN THE UAE AND VIETNAM
List of overseas diplomatic missions of Georgia will be added with two more embassies to be opened in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam later on this year. It was announced by Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a regular press briefing held prior to the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2019-03-12 Government to launch Produce for a Better Future program for the populations on both sides of the boundary lines of the Regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, the Georgian Government is launching the Produce for a Better Future program for the populations living on both sides of the boundary lines of the Regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali.
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2019-03-12 GEORGIA TO CONCLUDE AGREEMENT ON COOPERATION WITH EUROJUST
"Georgia will conclude an Agreement on Cooperation with EuroJust" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a regular press briefing held prior to the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2019-03-12 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Georgia will become regional arbitration and mediation leader
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated at the briefing before today's Government meeting, the introduction of the institution of mediation will free courts from minor dispute cases, which will make sure that minor disputes are resolved faster in Georgia.
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2019-03-12 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Today is truly a historic date that defined Georgia’s development into a democracy
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated at the briefing before today's Government meeting, a hundred years ago today, the Constituent Assembly held its first session to mark the beginning of parliamentary governance in our country.
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2019-03-12 “Completion of the main gas pipeline project has considerably contributed to the reduction of FDI, along with a most significant transaction in ICT in the middle of the last year” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Completion of the main gas pipeline project has considerably contributed to the reduction of foreign direct investments (FDI), along with a most significant transaction in the information and communication technologies (ICT) in the middle of the last year" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a regular press briefing held prior to the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2019-03-08 “National Bank of Georgia is a completely independent institution staffed with high-caliber professionals” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"It is a fact that National Bank of Georgia is a completely independent institution staffed with high-caliber professionals. It has demonstrated through its performance that it always acts with very high integrity and norms of ethic" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a press briefing held today.
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2019-03-08 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Anaklia Port is an important part of my strategy for transforming Georgia into a regional hub
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during today's briefing, "The Anaklia Deep Sea Port is a strategically important project for our country and part of my strategy for turning Georgia into a regional transport and logistics hub, among others."
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2019-03-08 Mamuka Bakhtadze; EU relations and integration are at an all-time high
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his comment on the recent successful visit to Brussels, Georgia's relations with and integration into the EU are at an all-time high, and this achievement must be cherished.
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2019-03-08 FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FROM STATE BUDGET OF GEORGIA TO REACH 1.6 BLN GEL THIS YEAR AND HIT ULTIMATE TARGET OF 6% OF GDP BY 2022
"We have an ambitious plan to fully transform the education sector and establish an outstanding Georgian school of education" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at a press briefing held today.
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2019-03-07 Prime Minister Honors Zhiuli Shartava’s Memory
Today, Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze honored the memory of Georgia's National Hero Zhiuli Shartava.
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2019-03-07 “Funding for education sector by 2022 will reach 6% of GDP, i.e. quarter of the State Budget” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Today I need to talk about a topic, which is a key motivator for me personally and my friends to be in the Georgian politics. Georgia has two enemies manifesting themselves in the occupation and poverty. Occupation line and economic difficulties are the factors preventing from a fully-fledged development, which may not be tolerated and fight to combat them is a key goal of essence for each of us.
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2019-03-06 “Georgia remains to be one of the role models for EBRD” states Sir Suma Chakrabarti
"Georgia remains to be one of the role models for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development" stated Sir Suma Chakrabarti, President of EBRD at a meeting with Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia today.
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2019-03-05 Joint Press Conference Following the 5th Georgia-EU Association Council
I would like to thank High Representative Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn for warm welcome and a very productive Association Council meeting today.
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2019-03-05 5th Association Council Discusses EU Integration and Emphasizes Excellent Georgia-EU Relations
The 5th Association Council Meeting, chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, discussed 2018 Association Implementation Report on Georgia and positively assessed the state of the EU-Georgia relations.
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2019-03-04 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA TO LEAD OFFICIAL DELEGATION AT EU-GEORGIA ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
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2019-03-01 Mamuka Bakhtadze: EU relations and integration are at all-time high
I can state with all assuredness that our relations with the European Union and our EU integration are at an all-time high, Georgian Prime Minister said at the joint meeting of the Government Commission on EU Integration and the State Commission on NATO Integration.
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2019-03-01 Strategic Document on Violence against Children to Be Developed
A strategic document on violence against children will be developed fully to reflect existing challenges and ways to overcome them. This decision was made during the 4th Meeting of the Interagency Commission for the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Children's Rights. The meeting at the Administration of Government was chaired by Head of the Human Rights Secretariat of the Administration of the Government of Georgia Natalia Jaliashvili and Deputy Foreign Minister Khatuna Totladze.