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2020-06-30 Effective July 1, we increase pensions for pensioners over 70 by 30 GEL
Effective tomorrow, July 1, pensions for pensioners aged over 70 will be 250 (30 GEL up) to benefit more than 410,000 pensioners.
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2020-06-30 By the Decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, Strict Quarantine Restrictions Will Be Lifted in the Village of Mushevani from 6 July; Training Courses and Conferences Will Also Be Allowed To Take Place Indoors
Strict quarantine restrictions will be lifted in the village of Mushevani in Bolnisi Municipality from Monday, 6 July. The Interagency Coordination Council, which is headed by the prime minister, made this decision during today's session on the basis of the analysis of the epidemiological situation on the ground.
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2020-06-29 Prime Minister attends ceremony marking the beginning of construction for a new terminal at Batumi International Airport
Batumi International Airport is expanding as Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, together with Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava and Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara Tornike Rizhvadze, attended today's ceremony marking the beginning of construction for a new terminal.
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2020-06-29 Prime Minister visits 13-kilometer section under active construction as part of Batumi bypass
The construction of the 13-kilometer section of the Batumi bypass is in full swing. The construction site was visited today by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia together with Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure Maya Tskitishvili and Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous republic of Adjara Tornike Rizhvadze.
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2020-06-29 Giorgi Gakharia on International Day of the Seafarer: The Black Sea is Georgia’s future, and seafaring is the profession of the future
The Black Sea is the future of this country, and we must do everything to make sure that the Black Sea-economically, politically, and in our relations with strategic partners-is Georgia's gateway, and the Black Sea is Georgia's future, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's event celebrating International Day of the Seafarer in Batumi.
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2020-06-29 Giorgi Gakharia: I would like to congratulate every member of Parliament on this result – everyone who voted for these constitutional amendments, who was able to put the interests of the country above his or her personal, selfish interests
I would like to congratulate every member of Parliament on this result - everyone who voted for these constitutional amendments, who was able to put the country above his or her personal, selfish interests, Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia told journalists after an event dedicated to the International Day of the Seafarer in Batumi.
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2020-06-28 The Ministry of Infrastructure has purchased 175 buses for six cities
Within the framework of the project, 60 buses will be provided to Kutaisi, 40 to Rustavi, 30 to Gori, 25 to Zugdidi, 10 to Telavi, and 10 to Poti.
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2020-06-27 The 79th community center has been opened in Chiatura
The community center will serve more than 53,000 residents of the city of Chiatura and the following adjacent villages: Katskhi, Mandaeti, Nigozeti, Perevi, Rgani, Gezruli, Vachevi, Zodi, Sarkveltubani, Sveri, Kvatsikhe, Tsirkvali, Khvashiti, and others.
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2020-06-27 6 Years Since the signing of the Georgia-EU Association Agreement
On 27 June 2014, the Association Agreement between Georgia and the European Union was signed. This document, which is of historical significance for Georgia, elevated Georgia-EU relations to a qualitatively new level.
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2020-06-26 Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia's Closing Remarks in Parliament
Throughout the entire day, there may even have been a few emotional moments but I would like to tell you sincerely that for the most part, I - and not just me but the representatives of our team as well - all of us were motivated to speak by sorrow.
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2020-06-26 Giorgi Gakharia: It is my third time in Parliament over the past month, a constituent of our responsibility to the public and another argument in support of the country’s progressing parliamentary democracy
In fact, it is my third appearance in Parliament over the past month, which is a constituent component of our responsibility to the public and another prospective argument and factor indicative of the country's progressing parliamentary democracy, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's presentation of the annual report to Parliament.
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2020-06-25 The Tax Administration Process is Being Simplified
The continuous process of refining the tax system is underway through the joint efforts of the government and the private sector.
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2020-06-25 We have granted 496 more IDP families ownership of residential real estate
Internally displaced persons were granted legal ownership of real estate in the following cities and municipalities: Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi, Poti, Zugdidi, Khobi, Tsalenjikha, Senaki, Chkhorotsku, Martvili, Tskaltubo, Kobuleti, Sachkhere, Samtredia, Gori, Khashuri, Gardabani, Marneuli, Bolnisi, Tetritskaro, Dmanisi, Akhaltsikhe, Gurjaani, Sighnaghi, and Mtskheta.
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2020-06-25 Executive Government Meeting held on June 25, 2020
Today's Government meeting at the Administration of the Government was held under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. The Cabinet discussed 10 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-06-25 Giorgi Gakharia: The Health Ministry will provide 496 refugee families with new apartments or legalize their current residences
The Health Ministry will provide 496 refugee families with new apartments or legalize their current residences, yet another step forward in continuously looking after our refugees, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-06-25 Giogi Gakahria: Natural losses in the trade of food and groceries will be written-off in the simplest manner, thus easing operation for businesses
"Ministry of Finance of Georgia took this decision and has thus actually created ideal conditions for natural losses in the trade of food and groceries to be written off in the simplest manner" stated Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2020-06-25 Giorgi Gakharia: Our function in the region is, first of all, security and peace, and cooperation in this direction with the United States is gaining more and more relevance.
The State Department's Country Reports on Terrorism 2019 praises Georgia's special services, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-06-24 Prime Minister Thanks NCDC’s Lugar Center Staff for Invaluable Work in Protecting the Country and Citizens
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia expresses his gratitude to the employees of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) for their invaluable work in protecting the country and its citizens. The Head of Government, together with Health Minister Ekaterine Tikaradze, visited NCDC's Richard Lugar Center for Public Health Research today.
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2020-06-22 Prime Minister of Georgia Holds and Leads Investors Council Meeting
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia held and led an Investors Council Meeting today. Format of a video conference has been chosen in the conditions of a pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Recommendations have been reviewed for the promotion of investments in Georgia and measures implemented for a greater improvement of the investment climate.
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2020-06-22 Georgia keeps a close watch on global trends and, in the nearest future, will inform the public on its decision concerning international tourism
With a view to encouraging tourism, standards set for tourism transport will be the same as the regulations applicable to intercity transport, this decision was made at today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council chaired by Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia at the Government Administration.
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2020-06-22 Prime Minister Discusses Epidemiological Situation, Constitutional Amendments, and Electoral Process at Interagency Coordination Council’s Meeting
Today, we have new confirmed coronavirus cases, and yesterday we had eight. The source is relatively traceable, though mobility is very high, which is why we urge citizens and companies to be maximally responsible, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council.
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2020-06-18 Prime Minister of Georgia Participates in the EaP Leaders Dialogue
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia participated in the Leaders Dialogue of the Eastern Partnership (EaP), which was led by Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission in the format of a video conference today.
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2020-06-18 Prime Minister’s response to journalists’ questions on constitutional amendments, June 20, and the arrest of a Russian citizen
After today's presentation of the latest report by the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia answered journalists' questions.
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2020-06-18 Giorgi Gakharia: I would like to thank all medical specialists for their selflessness, effective and highly professional performance in the past 4 months
This year has been especially challenging for the Health Ministry and our healthcare system, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia told the press after today's presentation of the latest report by the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs.
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2020-06-18 Giorgi Gakharia on Health Ministry’s report: We can call it the Ministry of Care, as clearly evidenced by the past 4 months
It is very important to be here today. Healthcare, social affairs, labor, refugees, public healthcare, and emergency medical care-we can call this institution the Ministry of Care, as evidenced by the past 4 months as the whole world faced a global challenge.
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2020-06-18 Deloitte NY HQ Presents First Findings for the Post-Crisis Economic Plan to the Prime Minister and Economic Team of the Government of Georgia
The Government of Georgia continues to work on a medium to long-term stability and development plan together with high-level experts.
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2020-06-17 Measures Implemented by the Government of Georgia Against COVID-19 Report
From the very early days of the pandemic, the Georgian authorities directed their efforts in two directions, aiming to save both the health and lives of the people, as well as the national economy.
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2020-06-17 Phone Conversation between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and US Senator David Purdue
Today, a phone conversation was held between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and US Senator for Georgia David Purdue.
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2020-06-16 Lela Akiashvili: Cooperation between the Government and civil society has resulted in growing numbers of those supporting equality in social life and family
Notably, awareness campaigns implemented over years and the Government's numerous steps in cooperation with civil society have paid off. Consequently, today, compared to 2013, we have rapidly growing numbers of those believing that women's role is far larger than household chores, the Georgian Prime Minister's Human Rights and Gender Advisor Lela Akiashvili stated during today's presentation of a survey of public attitudes toward gender equality. The event was facilitated by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Swedish Government.
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2020-06-15 Natia Mezvrishvili: Once again, we urge the public to be maximally cautious and use the opportunities available after the state’s lifting of restrictions only for essential needs
Today, we adopted a decree defining indoor spaces requiring both visitors and staff to use facemasks, Head of the Government Administration Natia Mezvrishvili stated during the briefing following today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council
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2020-06-13 Prime Minister of Georgia Visits Official Launch of the Upgraded Mziuri Park with His Family
June 13 is the day, when the youth served as a role model of unity, solidarity and mutual care for us all. It is an example, which should stay with us and show a light somewhere at the end. It is an example that we also need today, when we face a serious challenge in terms of a serious epidemic.
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2020-06-13 Giorgi Gakharia: My spouse and I have accumulated and earned enough financial resources in my past life
My spouse and I have accumulated and earned enough financial resources in my past life. Therefore, nobody can ever refer to a single fact of me buying something after 2012, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia told the press in response to a question about his property declaration.
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2020-06-13 Giorgi Gakharia: No country can defeat the virus on its own; it is a global crisis but we must learn how to manage the virus
The virus is not gone; it has not been defeated. No country can defeat the virus on its own. Though it is a global crisis, we must learn how to manage the virus, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated in his reply to journalists' question.
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2020-06-13 Giorgi Gakharia: I extend my sympathy to our citizens who lost their family members on June 13; yet, at the same time, it was a day of great unity, enormous solidary and mutual care
An enormous tragedy took place on June 13, 2015 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Firstly, I extend my sympathy to our citizens who lost their family members, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia told the press after having laid a wreath at the June 13 Memorial.
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2020-06-12 Giorgi Gakharia: Success achieved in any direction loses its sense, if human rights standard is not maintained
"We have always been saying that Georgian approach in the fight against the pandemic was predominantly focused on the health and life of humans and only after that on most quick recovery of the national economy, so that no risk would be cast on the health of humans. Success in any direction loses its sense, if in parallel we do not maintain the due standard of human rights". It was stated by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting of the Inter-Agency Human Rights Council today.
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2020-06-12 Government Defines Spaces to Enforce Mandatory Facemask Use
The Georgian Government's latest decree defines indoor facilities to enforce the mandatory use of facemasks. Failure to comply will result in legally prescribed fines against both individuals and legal entities.
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2020-06-11 Giorgi Gakharia: Every citizen of the country should call a doctor and get PCR tested on COVID-19 as soon as feverish or suspecting other respiratory symptoms
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia instructed respective institutions to extend the coverage of COVID-19 tests in parallel with re-opening of the economy and on the background of increased epidemic risks. Head of the Government of Georgia held a working meeting today on the topic.
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2020-06-11 Executive Government Meeting held on June 11, 2020
Today's Government meeting at the Administration of the Government was held under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. The Cabinet discussed 9 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-06-11 Giorgi Gakharia: Four cases out of six new detections are not traceable to the source and I urge each citizen of the country to be most prudent and cautious
Today, as of June 11, 2020 we have 6 new cases and it is not a high number at the first glance, but most alarming is that 4 out of 6 are not traceable to the source by now. Out of the 4 cases with unknown sources, 3 were detected in Tbilisi. It was announced by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2020-06-10 Prime Minister of Georgia Meets Bishop Isaiah of Nikozi and Tskhinvali
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia was accompanied by the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and Governor of Shida Kartli to the meeting held today at the eparch of Nikozi and Tskhinvali.
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2020-06-10 New school will operate in Mejvriskhevi village along the occupation line from autumn. Construction site was visited by the Prime Minister of Georgia today
A new school will be built for 150 pupils in Mejvriskhevi village in the vicinity of the occupation line and almost 2.4 MLN GEL will be spent from the budget to make sure that pupils get quality education in a supportive environment.
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2020-06-10 Giorgi Gakharia: Anti-Crisis Plan of the Government of Georgia aims to make sure that people engaged in agriculture keep their jobs irrespective of the crisis
Our farmers are given an incentive through state programs to continue or start producing quality products, which will first meet the domestic demand and then get established at the global market by all means to ultimately strengthen the economy. It was announced by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting with employees of a fruit processing enterprise - Karelis Khili - today.
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2020-06-10 Khashuri will have a 13 km-long four-lane highway bypass road by the end of the year. Prime Minister of Georgia Visits the Construction Site
Khashuri will have a 13 kilometer-long four-lane highway bypass road by the end of 2020. Construction works have not been suspended during the State of Emergency, similar to other systemic infrastructure projects. Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia visited the construction site together with Levan Davitashvili, Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and Giorgi Khojevanishvili, Governor of Shida Kartli Region.
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2020-06-10 Prime Minister of Georgia Meets Medical Staff at Nikozi Out-Patient Healthcare Facility
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia visited an out-patient healthcare facility of Shida Kartli in Nikozi village today.
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2020-06-10 Giorgi Gakharia: Agriculture is the sector, which may not only feed this country, but have an export potential as well
Agriculture in Georgia is the sector, which may not only feed this country, but have an export potential as well. It was announced by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting with farmers held today at a nursery in Nikozi village of Shida Kartli region.
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2020-06-09 Prime Minister of Georgia Discusses Regulations Related to the Resumption of Tourism Industry with Respective Institutions
Along with the removal of restrictions caused by the pandemic, Government of Georgia is completing work on new regulations. Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia discussed specific criteria at a meeting with respective institutions of the country today, compliance with which is an essential precondition of re-opening the international tourism in Georgia.
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2020-06-09 Giorgi Gakharia: The anti-crisis budget is a result of a systemic approach, with every detail considered and every risk assessed
Unfortunately, we are once again forced to start with epidemiological statistics. We have eight new confirmed cases in the country. Though not many at first glance-as we have had far more-but three of these eight are medics, namely employees of Bochorishvili Clinic. And unfortunately, the source of infection has yet to be identified in two of the three cases.
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2020-06-08 Giorgi Gakharia: Our task is to manage the process, get adapted and control. No country can defeat the global pandemic on its own
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia held and led a regular meeting of the Inter-Agency Coordination Council of the Government of Georgia today.
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2020-06-05 Giorgi Gakharia to the tourism sector representatives: Our aim is the open-up the economy with caution to make sure that we get rightly adjusted, treat people and thereby gradually resume operation of tourism destinations, enterprises, restaurants and eve
"First of all, I wish to tell you that I am delighted to be here. We understand that people engaged in the tourism industry are particularly challenged now and it is not easy at all. We can neither say that everything can change or feel great overnight. However, we hope that slowly, gradually, we will regain everything" announced Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia while welcoming the tourism sector representatives in Imereti region today.
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2020-06-05 Giorgi Gakharia: Kutaisi’s system of continuous water supply, a problem discomforting locals for decades, has been solved, and we will continue dealing with similar systemic issues
For the first time in its history, Kutaisi now enjoys 24/7 water supply, as the United Water Supply Company completes phase two of the construction of Kutaisi's water supply infrastructure. Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, accompanied by Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure Maya Tskitishvili, and Imereti Governor Zviad Shalamberidze, familiarized himself with the implemented project.
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2020-06-05 Giorgi Gakharia: Enhanced support for agriculture has always been our Government’s priority, and the importance of this direction in our country’s economy is growing further
Special support of the village and agriculture has always been one of our Government's priorities and, as we are fighting against the epidemic and its negative economic consequences, this direction is growing ever important for our economy, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's meeting with the staff of the Herbia greenhouse farm in Tskaltubo.
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2020-06-05 Prime Minister visits New Port in Kutaisi, a new hotel built with support from Enterprise Georgia
In July, New Port, a hotel built with support from the Enterprise Georgia state program, will open in Kutaisi. Built in 1914 and later demolished, this monument of cultural heritage presently housing the hotel has been fully renovated.
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2020-06-05 Prime Minister of Georgia Visits Construction Site of Kutaisi Bypass Road – Traffic is Resuming at 19 Kilometer-Long Highway from July
Construction of a 4-lane highway within Kutaisi Bypass Road is progressing as scheduled. Large infrastructure project is currently constructed amidst the novel Coronavirus pandemic without ever being interrupted. Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia, along with Maya Tskitishvili, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia visited the construction site together with Irakli Karseladze, First Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Zviad Shalamberidze, Governor of Imereti region.
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2020-06-05 Prime Minister visits Kutaisi International Airport’s new terminal in active phase of construction
On July 1, Georgia will be ready to welcome international visitors. Consequently, high safety standards are actively adopted by the country's airports to rise to pandemic-related challenges-the Head of Georgian Government, in the company of Vice Prime Minister Maya Tskitishvili and Imereti Governor Zviad Shalamberidze, visited Kutaisi Davit Aghmashenebeli International Airport's new terminal under active construction today.
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2020-06-05 Crisis management legislation and human rights assessment as key directions in the Government’s study
The Administration of the Georgian Government is launching a comprehensive study into the Georgian practice of pandemic management, to identify problems encountered along the way, and ensure readiness for better managing possible force majeure situations in the future.
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2020-06-04 Beka Dochviri: Majority of recommendations issued by the Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia are either fully or partially complied with. Active work is in progress for the remaining ones.
"Today we reviewed the Execution Report in view of recommendations issued by the Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia for the reporting period of 2018. Majority of recommendations are fully or partially complied with. Active work is in progress for the remaining ones through cooperation with our stakeholders". It was announced by Beka Dochviri, Parliamentary Secretary of the Government and Deputy Head of Government Administration of Georgia at a legislative body of the country when participating in the discussion of the Execution Report in view of the recommendations issued by the Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia for the reporting period of 2018.
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2020-06-04 Executive Government Meeting held on June 4, 2020
Today's Government meeting at the Administration of the Government was held under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. The Cabinet discussed 8 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-06-04 Prime Minister, in collaboration with leading experts Cambridge and London Universities, is working on Georgia's rapid economic revival plan
How can Georgia successfully position itself on the post-pandemic global economic map? What steps should the Government take to ensure rapid post-crisis economic growth, competitiveness, and poverty reduction? What priorities will define the economy in the next few years? The Government of Georgia is collaborating with a consultative group of high-level experts to develop the country's rapid post-crisis recovery plan.
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2020-06-04 Giorgi Gakharia to Cabinet members: Our citizens are in need today, and many cannot provide for their families, which is why we cannot afford any delay
Because of the current crisis, our citizens are in need, with many having lost their sources of income and no longer able to provide for their families, which is why we are racing against time, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said in the opening of today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-06-04 Giorgi Gakharia: Local companies, which are getting engaged in new projects, will be supported from the State by indemnifying 90% of their bank loan interest
Companies, which are getting engaged in new projects, will be supported from the State by indemnifying 90% of their bank loan interest, while those that have already borrowed, will be supported from the State by indemnifying 30% of interest in their current projects. It was announced by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Executive Government Meeting held today.
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2020-06-04 Giorgi Gakharia: Micro Grants and Small Enterprise Support Program has been augmented to 40 MLN GEL. While minimum threshold for grants has been increased from 20 000 to 30 000 GEL
Micro Grants and Small Enterprise Support Programs, which were performing most effectively in recent years, now have an augmented budget totaling to 40 MLN GEL. In addition, minimum threshold for grants has been increased from 20 000 to 30 000 GEL. It was announced by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Executive Government Meeting held today.
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2020-06-04 Giorgi Gakharia: Together with international partners, we are launching a large-scale study into the COVID-19 impact on social and political life, human rights, children’s rights, and legal processes
We want to use the Report on the Government's Program as the first step toward teaming up with international partners and launching a study into the impact of COVID-19 on various aspects of our lives, such as social and political areas, human rights, children's rights, legal processes, and others, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-06-01 Prime Minister of Georgia Holds a Working Meeting on Measures in Support of Winemaking in the Midst of a Crisis Caused by a Novel Coronavirus
While expecting huge gape yield this year, Government of Georgia is starting preparation for the harvest. Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia held a working meeting today on the measures in support of winemaking in the midst of a crisis caused by a novel Coronavirus.
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2020-06-01 Interagency Coordination Council Urges Citizens To Strictly Adhere to Rules on Use of Face Masks and Social Distancing
Another session of the Interagency Coordination Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia.
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2020-06-01 Prime Minister Congratulates Children on International Child Protection Day
Today is Child Protection Day and, first and foremost, I would like to congratulate our little ones on this day, Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia stated at a briefing that was held upon the conclusion of a session of the Interagency Coordination Council.
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2020-06-01 Giorgi Gakharia: We Will Emerge Even Stronger, Georgia Will Be Able To Prove to Everyone that it Managed the Crisis Effectively and was Able To Adapt and Strengthen Its Healthcare System
Today, by decision of the government, many economic activities will open and once public transport has become fully operational and restaurants with outdoor seating, trade centers, shopping malls, and all types of markets have opened, it is a fact that all of this will result in increased mobility in the country, which increases the risk of spreading the virus.