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2020-10-31 Natia Mezvrishvili: We Retain the Positive Trend in Terms of the Increasing Number of Recoveries, With 2,881 People Having Recovered in the Last 24 Hours and 22,691 People Having Recovered in Total
Today, 1,673 new confirmed cases of infection have been detected in the last 24 hours, Government Administration Head Natia Mezvrishvili stated at a briefing held at the Administration of the Government.
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2020-10-31 Giorgi Gakharia: I Voted for a Georgia That is Much Better Today Than it Was Yesterday, and Will Be Even Better Tomorrow; No one Can Imagine Going Back to the Past, I Voted for the Future
I voted for a European, Western state that is built on the economically strong foundation of democratic values and justice, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at polling station #5 in Mtatsminda, where he and his spouse, Marika Pantsulaia, cast their ballots.
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2020-10-30 Giorgi Gakharia: I urge all our citizens to make a choice tomorrow that will define our country’s further successful development
Tomorrow's elections will define our country's further successful development for years to come, which is why I urge all our citizens to make a choice tomorrow, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at the briefing following today's meeting of the Interagency Council.
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2020-10-30 Natia Mezvrishvili: We Retain the Positive Trend in Terms of the Increasing Number of Recoveries, With 2,906 People Having Recovered in the Last 24 Hours
Today, 1,696 new confirmed cases of infection have been detected in the last 24 hours, Government Administration Head Natia Mezvrishvili stated at a briefing held at the Administration of the Government.
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2020-10-29 Executive Government Meeting held on October 29, 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 7 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-10-29 Prime Minister Makes Statements During Session of Government
The global epidemiological situation is worsening and this is particularly evident in Europe; in our country as well, unfortunately, the number of the cases of infection is increasing. However, as you know, we are in the midst of the preelection process; the elections will take place in a few days and, unfortunately, we see that certain irresponsible political forces are trying to use the epidemic, as well as the global pandemic, in the context of political interests, Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during the session of the government.
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2020-10-28 Giorgi Gakharia: The Pandemic Will Pass, We Will Defeat the Virus; However, the Choice Made During the Democratic Elections is the Basis for the Democratic Development of our Country in the Coming Years
The increasing number of recovered citizens gives us grounds for cautious optimism; today, this number exceeded 2,000, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at the session of the Interagency Coordination Council.
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2020-10-28 Natia Mezvrishvili: The Further Imposition of Pinpoint Restrictions Depends on How Well We Will Follow the Rules
The further imposition of pinpoint restrictions depends on how well we will follow the rules, Government Administration Head Natia Mezvrishvili stated at a briefing after the session of the Interagency Coordination Council on the coronavirus.
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2020-10-28 Berdia Sichinava: The Positive Trend in Terms of the Increasing Number of Recoveries Continues; 2,197 People Have Recovered in the Last 24 Hours
As of today, 1,731 new, confirmed cases of infection have been detected in the last 24 hours, Berdia Sichinava, deputy head of the Task Force operating under the Interagency Coordination Council stated at a briefing at the Administration of the Government.
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2020-10-27 Giorgi Gakharia at the Opening of the Batumi Stadium: During the Time of the Pandemic, Which is Full of Challenges, We are Building and Opening New Stadiums, New Maritime Academies, We Continue To Build Natural Gas Infrastructure and Roads, and All This is Done for Our Citizens
Today, we are celebrating the opening of this wonderful stadium, which was the dream of countless football fans, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Batumi Central Stadium.
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2020-10-27 Giorgi Gakharia at the Opening of the Poti Maritime Academy: Seven Months Ago, This Site was in Ruins and no one Could Have Imagined That in Exactly Seven Months, it Would Be Possible To Begin the Education Process Here
Approximately seven months ago, the site of this building was in ruins and no one could have imagined that in exactly seven months, it would be possible to begin the education process here, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated in Poti, during his address at the opening ceremony of the branch of the Batumi State Maritime Academy.
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2020-10-27 Prime Minister Meets With Fishermen
After the opening ceremony of the Poti Maritime Education and Training Center, the Prime Minister of Georgia met with fishermen together with Economy and Sustainable Development Minister Natia Turnava, Enterprise Georgia Head Mikheil Khidureli, and Maritime Transport Agency Head Tamar Ioseliani.
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2020-10-27 Prime Minister, Internal Affairs Minister Open New Police Building in Tsalenjikha
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and Internal Affairs Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri opened the new building of the Tsalenjikha Police Department.
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2020-10-27 Giorgi Gakharia: An Additional 211 Villages and About 33,000 Families in Georgia Will Be Provided with Natural Gas from 2021 to 2024
The Government of Georgia has decided to renew the new state program on the construction of natural gas supply infrastructure from 2021 to 2024, which will result in an additional 211 villages and about 33,000 families being provided with natural gas in Georgia, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during his speech at an event concerning the implementation of the program on the creation of natural gas supply infrastructure in Tsalenjikha.
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2020-10-25 Berdia Sichinava: As of today, we have 1 928 new confirmed cases and 604 recoveries
As of today, we have 1 928 new confirmed cases in the country, while 28 431 people in total have been confirmed to have COVID-19 since February 26, 2020. It was announced by Berdia Sichinava, Deputy Head of the Task Force operating under the Inter-Agency Coordination Council at a press-briefing held today at the Government Administration.
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2020-10-24 We provided housing for 274 IDP families in Kutaisi
Overall, almost 200 ruining buildings were closed in the last 8 years and their tenants have received apartments in newly-constructed residential blocks.
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2020-10-24 Giorgi Gakharia: Systemic restrictions are not intended. Spot measures will be enforced. It comes at a cheaper price, as we need to wear facemasks and comply with basic rules
Resources of the State in providing support to businesses and citizens are rather limited. It is well understood by all of us. Hence, resource targeting will have the vital importance in the second wave of the pandemic when designing a support package for businesses and social security.
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2020-10-24 Prime Minister of Georgia Discussed Existing Nation-Wide Epidemic Situation and Current Global Trends at a Working Meeting with Inter-Agency Coordination Council Members
Existing nation-wide epidemic situation and current global trends were discussed by members of the Inter-Agency Coordination Council with Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at a working meeting held today at the Government Administration.
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2020-10-24 KIU has wide-opened its doors!
Kutaisi International University (KIU) admitted its first students this year.
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2020-10-23 Natia Mezvrishvili to NDI President: Maximum engagement and safety of international observers will be ensured at parliamentary elections of Georgia on October 31 amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Pre-election environment witnessed in Georgia and parliamentary elections to be held on October 31 in the conditions of the pandemic were among the key issues discussed by and between Natia Mezvrishvili, Head of Government Administration; Kakhaber Kemoklidze, Head of National Security Council Secretariat and Derek Mitchell, NDI President.
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2020-10-23 Natia Mezvrishvili to OGP Director: Open governance and maximum transparency is the government priority in the present condition of crisis
Natia Mezvrishvili, Head of Government Administration of Georgia discussed issues of open governance with Sanjay Pradhan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) today.
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2020-10-23 Natia Mezvrishvili Spoke About Recommendations of the Inter-Agency Coordination Council
Problems related to the hampered operation of the hotline have been addressed and faults witnessed in the primary healthcare are gradually dealt with. It was stated by Natia Mezvrishvili, Head of Government Administration at a press-briefing held after the Inter-Agency Coordination Council today.
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2020-10-23 Berdia Sichinava: As of today, we have 1 759 new confirmed cases and 350 recoveries
As of today, 1 759 new cases of COVID infection have been confirmed within the last 24 hours. It was announced by Berdia Sichinava, Deputy Head of Task Force operating under the Inter-Agency Coordination Council at a press-briefing held at the Government Administration today.
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2020-10-23 Inter-Agency Coordination Council Addresses Citizens with a Strict Recommendation to Wear Facemasks in Open Spaces of Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi
The Inter-Agency Coordination Council led by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia addresses citizens with a strict recommendation to also wear facemasks in open spaces of Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi. Use of facemasks especially in those spaces that make it impossible to keep social distance will be supervised by relevant agencies. As noted at the Inter-Agency Coordination Council Meeting today, in the conditions of 90% compliance with the established rules, which inter alia includes a proper use of facemasks, community transfer rate will decline by 70%. Hence, the Inter-Agency Coordination Council once again calls upon the citizens to adhere to the established regulations, help in the prevention of the viral spread, protect their health and safeguard others.
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2020-10-22 Prime Minister of Georgia Made Essential Statements at the Executive Government Meeting Today
A truly grave occurrence ended without casualties in Zugdidi yesterday. It was announced by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2020-10-22 Executive Government Meeting held on October 22, 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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2020-10-22 Giorgi Gakharia at the Grand Opening of Kutaisi International University: It is the most significant and generous charity of recent years!
"It is the most significant and greatest occurrence that has happened in our country in recent years!" announced Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at the grand opening of Kutaisi International University today.
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2020-10-22 Berdia Sichinava: As of today, we have 1 595 new confirmed cases and 398 recoveries
As of today, we have 1 595 new confirmed cases in the country. Total number of COVID infected individuals has reached 22 803 since February 26, 2020. It was announced by Berdia Sichinava, Deputy Head of the Task Force operating at the Inter-Agency Coordination Council at a press-briefing held today.
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2020-10-21 Head of Government Administration Shared Decisions of the Inter-Agency Coordination Council with Media Representatives
"We wish to clearly state that infected individuals are under medical supervision both at home and at COVID Hotels. When people are not placed at hospitals, it does not mean that they are left without medical supervision" stated Natia Mezvrishvili, Head of Government Administration at a press briefing held today after the Inter-Agency Coordination Council today.
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2020-10-20 Giorgi Gakharia at a Meeting with Large Employers: Our strategy is to strike a balance, which implies precision targeted measures as no systemic lockdowns will be announced in the country
Systemic lockdowns that have a direct impact on the economy will not be announced in the country. It was stated by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting with large employers held at the Government Administration today.
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2020-10-20 Prime Minister of Georgia Discussed Current Epidemic Situation at Healthcare Facilities at Large and in the Region of Adjara, Including the Availability of Hospital Beds with the Task Force of the Inter-Agency Coordination Council
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia together with Ekaterine Tikaradze, Minister of Health, Labour, Social Security and IDPs from Occupied Territories of Georgia held a video conference to discuss current epidemic situation in the region of Adjara with Tornike Rizhvadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara; Nino Nizharadze, Minister of Health of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and Tamar Gabunia, First Deputy Minister of Health, Labour, Social Security and IDPs from Occupied Territories of Georgia who has been stationed in Batumi since the epidemic situation deteriorated in the region with an aim of improving the situation management and coordination.
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2020-10-20 Inter-Agency Coordination Council Rules to Let Restaurants Operate Till 22:00 in the Municipality of Mtskheta Also, While Mandatory Quarantine Rules are Changing for the Citizens of Georgia from October 21
Similar to Tbilisi and Imereti region, restaurants will operate till 22:00 in the Municipality of Mtskheta as well. Also, if citizens of Georgia present negative PCR test results upon their entry to the country, they will be subject to self-isolation instead of the mandatory quarantine. If and when they will have no test results, placement in the quarantine spaces will still be possible. It was decided by the Inter-Agency Coordination Council at the meeting held and led by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Government Administration today.
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2020-10-20 Head of Government Administration Spoke About Decisions Made by the Inter-Agency Coordination Council at a Press Briefing
After closing restaurants at 22:00 in the capital city, people have apparently moved to dine in Mtskheta. That is why a decision was made to close restaurants at 22:00 in the Municipality of Mtskheta. It was announced by Natia Mezvrishvili, Head of Government Administration today.
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2020-10-20 Berdia Sichinava: We have 1194 confirmed cases within the last 24 hours, while 328 infected individuals recovered
As of today, we have 1 194 new confirmed cases within the last 24 hours, while 19 857 individuals are infected nation-wide in total. Out of them 328 individuals have recovered within the last 24 hours, while the total number of recoveries has reached 8 666 in Georgia. It was announced by Berdia Sichinava, Deputy Head of the Task Force operating at the Inter-Agency Coordination Council at a press briefing held after the Inter-Agency Coordination Council Meeting at the Government Administration today.
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2020-10-19 Prime Minister of Georgia Held a Regular Meeting with a Group of Clinical Management and Reanimatologists
Steps to be made for the greater effectiveness in the management of the process were discussed by and between Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia and a group of clinical management and reanimatologists today against the background of rising community transmission rate and current condition of the healthcare facilities throughout the country.
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2020-10-19 Inter-Agency Coordination Council Meetings will be held and led daily by the Prime Minister of Georgia
Inter-Agency Coordination Council Meetings will be held and led by the Prime Minister of Georgia on a daily basis. Giorgi Gakharia spoke about the decisions made at the meeting today and issues discussed at a media-briefing held afterwards.
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2020-10-17 Follow the rules and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19!
If an employee of an institution has been diagnosed with COVID-19, all employees who have been determined to be high-risk contacts by an epidemiologist (contact lasting more than 15 minutes at a distance of less than 1 meter, or sharing a space for a prolonged period of time) must move to self-isolation / quarantine.
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2020-10-15 Prime Minister Holds Briefing After Session of Government
The operation of restaurants and all entertainment establishments in Tbilisi and Imereti will be restricted - they will operate until 22:00, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at a briefing following the session of the government.
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2020-10-15 Executive Government Meeting held on October 15, 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 6 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-10-14 Giorgi Gakharia: Svetitskhovloba is a Holiday of All of Georgia, which Unites Us All
Svetitskhovloba is not just a religious holiday - Svetitskhovloba is a holiday of all of Georgia, a state holiday that unites us all, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated in Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where he attended a service on the occasion of Svetitskhovloba.
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2020-10-14 On Interagency Coordination Council’s decision, no strict systemic restrictions planned, with the practice of targeted restrictions continuing and localized, if need be
Today, the Interagency Coordination Council led by Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a regular session at the Administration of the Georgian Government.
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2020-10-14 Giorgi Gakharia Talks About Georgia's Role in Black Sea Region, Occupation, and Regional Security Challenges at Discussion Organized by Leading British Think Tank RUSI
Georgia's role in the wider Black Sea region, the country's Euro-Atlantic aspirations, the occupation of its territories, security challenges in the region, and hybrid threats were the main topics of the Georgian Prime Minister's speech at the thematic discussion organized by the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI), one of the oldest and most authoritative think tanks in the world in the field of defense and security. Giorgi Gakharia participated in the discussion together with the organization's foremost analysts.
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2020-10-12 Taking Into Account the High Degree of Mobility in Tbilisi, the Interagency Coordination Council Recommends Citizens To Wear Face Masks Outdoors as Well
The current epidemiological situation in Georgia and measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus were discussed at today's session of the Interagency Coordination Council, which was held at the Administration of the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia.
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2020-10-09 Adaptation to the Virus and its Management
Information concerning the role of the state, organizations, and citizens in the process of an effective fight against COVID-19 during the stage of adaptation and management of the virus.
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2020-10-09 The Government of Georgia is providing IT and maritime companies with the opportunity to obtain the status of an international company and take advantage of tax benefits
The Government of Georgia is providing companies with the opportunity to obtain the status of an international company, while creating a comfortable platform for international companies to operate in Georgia.
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2020-10-08 For the first time in history, the Defense Forces have been equipped with Georgian-made armored vehicles
Up to 40 units of the Didgori armored personnel carriers produced by the Military-Scientific Technical Center Delta, including medical and multifunctional armored vehicles, were presented to the Georgian Defense Forces.
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2020-10-08 We have increased financing for tea plantation rehabilitation
The Government increases state financing for rehabilitation work under the Georgian Tea state program.
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2020-10-08 Executive Government Meeting held on October 8, 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 6 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-10-08 Prime Minister’s Statements at Today’s Cabinet Meeting
Azerbaijan is Georgia's strategic partner, and it will not change no matter what, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-10-08 Prime Minister and Health Minister Meet with Representatives of Clinics
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, together with Minister of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs Ekaterine Tikaradze, held a meeting with representatives of clinics.
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2020-10-07 Georgian Prime Minister’s Meeting with Head of OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a meeting with Head of the OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission (EAM) Jillian Stirk.
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2020-10-07 Georgian Prime Minister’s Meeting with New Head of the Council of Europe’s Office
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a meeting with new Head of the Office of the Council of Europe Natalia Vutova.
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2020-10-07 Prime Minister Holds Press Conference Following Interagency Coordination Council Session
We need rules in order to live a normal social life and to avoid closing the economy, the education process, schools, and the political process, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at a briefing held after the conclusion of the session of the Interagency Coordination Council.
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2020-10-06 Tbilisi Central Park will be built on the location of the former hippodrome, with funding from Cartu
A multifunctional space will be created in the park, which will feature a botanical garden, a Japanese garden, a French garden, an amphitheater, a fountain, a skate park, a border forest zone, an inner forest sector, an educational center, a meadow, a zip line, a sports zone and a food court.
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2020-10-06 Georgian Prime Minister’s Meeting with British Ambassador
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a meeting with Mark Clayton, the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia.
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2020-10-06 Giorgi Gakharia on the Tbilisi Central Park Project: We Must Note Bidzina Ivanishvili's Extremely Important, Signature Way of Serving the People and Caring for Them
We will all remember the launch event of the Tbilisi Central Park project and in two years, when this project is completed, when Tbilisi, like many capitals of the world, will have an exceptional green zone, of course, we will all meet there once again and celebrate this day, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during his speech at the presentation of the Tbilisi Central Park project.
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2020-10-05 Giorgi Gakharia: We Must Repeat the Success That We Enjoyed During the First Stage, and in Order To Achieve This, Three Components – Citizens, Establishments, and the State – Must Work Together
We continue to operate the economy, we continue to operate the education process, the political process is underway; correspondingly, we have no basis or desire to restrict this today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during the session of the Interagency Coordination Council.
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2020-10-03 Statement by the National Security Council of Georgia
Today, the National Security Council of Georgia held a meeting to discuss the renewed armed confrontation and the state of affairs between Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia.
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2020-10-02 Georgia and United Nations Conclude a Cooperation Framework on Sustainable Development for 2021-2025
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia and Dr. Sabine Machl, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Georgia signed a UN-Georgia Cooperation Framework of Sustainable Development for 2021-2025 today.
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2020-10-02 On Interagency Coordination Council’s decision, close contacts of COVID-19 infected persons will be subject to rapid isolation and, with symptoms present, to PCR testing
On the Interagency Coordination Council's decision, close contacts of COVID-19 infected persons will be subject to rapid isolation-14 days of self-isolation or, with adequate conditions not present, in quarantine zones-and, with symptoms present, to PCR testing. The decision was made during today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council under Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia.