2017-04-21
Sectoral cooperation between Georgia and Hungary is growing further, and it is evidenced by the agreements between the two countries' Governments, as it was emphasized at today's enhanced format meeting led by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The parties emphasized the need to make full use of the trade and economic potential and the importance of boosting cooperation in the fields of tourism, aviation, culture, and science. During the meeting, the operations of Hungarian WizzAir in Georgia were emphasized, with its flights from the Kutaisi International Airport in different directions in Europe boosting people-to-people contacts and promoting the development of tourism, especially in light of visa waiver. According to the Georgian side, the number of Hungarian visitors in Georgia has increased significantly.
The conversation also involved the importance of financing Georgian students studying in Hungary's top universities under the educational exchange program.
"We are very pleased to have this chance to discuss ways to expand our cooperation. I am very pleased that a lot of Hungarian representatives of the private sector, members of your delegation are here. A business forum will be held. We are also signing several important agreements today. There is a very good ground to deepen and expand our cooperation, and to fill it with more economic substance," Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated at the meeting.
According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, Hungary strongly supports Georgia's European integration. Viktor Orbán hopes that the relations between the two countries will develop further.
"We are happy that you have provided a chance to be here. This year is the 25th anniversary of the establishment of our diplomatic relations, and Hungary thinks this is fundamental for the future, so we are here to celebrate," Viktor Orbán emphasized.
The meeting at the Administration of the Government of Georgia was attended by Cabinet members of the republic of Hungary and Georgia.
After the meeting, the Governments of Georgia and Hungary signed agreements. These documents include:
The Agreement between the Ministry of Finance of Georgia and the Ministry of Economy of Hungary on the Exchange of Statistical Data on Customs and Goods Operations
The Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and the Ministry of National Economy of Hungary
The Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and the Ministry of National Economy of Hungary on Encouraging Investments
The Joint Declaration of the Interior Minister of Georgia and the Interior Minister of Hungary on Cooperation on European Aspirations
The Complementary Act between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Ministry of Human Resources of Hungary on Amending the 2017-2020 Educational Exchange Program between the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Ministry of Human Resources of Hungary.
Prime Minister's Press Office