2016-10-04
Georgia to intensify cooperation in the customs area with Turkey - respective decision was enunciated during the meeting of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Minister of Customs and Trade of Turkey Bülent Tüfenkci. The parties outlined importance of the Joint Declaration between Georgia and Turkey aiming at intensification of the bilateral cooperation in the customs area.
According to the Prime Minister of Georgia, respective declaration is important in terms of supporting bilateral trade, popularization of international trade and ensuring safe supply line in the region. Pursuant to him, effectiveness of each of the infrastructural projects is largely dependent on customs procedures.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili hoped that respective initiative will significantly simplify the bilateral trade, customs procedures among the representatives of both countries' business sectors and enable them to enjoy simplified procedures.
The parties discussed potential in trade and economic fields. It was noted that Turkey remains to be Georgia's main trade partner. Conversation also touched upon prospects of increasing Georgian export to Turkey.
Minister of Finance of Georgia nodar Khaduri and the General Director of Georgian railway Mamuka Bakhtadze attended the meeting held at the Administration of the Government.
Prime Minister's Press Office