2017-06-19
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development has launched a new webpage http://www.dcfta.gov.ge provides full information on Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (the DCFTA). Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili attended the presentation of the new informational web portal.
In his speech the head of the Government discussed the economic integration with the EU and outlined the importance of effective implementation of the DCFTA.
"Benefits of economic integration with the EU are obvious to everyone. The positive aspects of the said process include stability and competitive business environment; growing investment and export potential; new initiatives on regional and infrastructural development; increasing touristic potential; improved and professional education system aimed at creating qualified workforce. Said goals require major efforts on the part of the Government and the society." - stated the Prime Minister.
According to Giorgi Kvirikashvili, the Government is actively implementing the reforms envisaged by the DCFTA, including those, related to the capacity building of the state institutions, and gradual approximation of Georgian legislation with the EU standards through providing support to Georgian entrepreneurs. According to the Prime Minister, awareness raising of the wider society is crucial and launching the web portal aims to accomplish the said goal.
"I hope that the webpage will assist engagement of the society in the reforms - this is crucial for ensuring transparency. I would like to outline the importance of close cooperation between the private and public sectors in the process of implementation of ongoing and planned reforms. I hope that existing cooperation will continue thanks to the web portal. The said tool will support awareness raising among business communities and particularly, SMEs. European integration is a choice made by Georgian people and it is designated to benefit each of the citizens," - the Prime Minister noted.
He farther accentuated extraordinary opportunities provided by the visa liberalisation process. According to Giorgi Kvirikashvili, visa liberalisation is an indispensable part of the DCFTA.
"We believe that visa free travel will enable Georgian SMEs to obtain full information about the scope and capacities of the European market; to establish new links and cooperate with European entrepreneurs." - Giorgi Kvirikashvili noted.
DCFTA aims at providing uninterrupted access to the legislative and practical information for the large population in Georgian and English languages. The portal enables individuals to submit their remarks and suggestions on the draft normative acts envisaged by the DCFTA to the authorities.
Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Giorgi Gakharia, Head of the European Union Delegation to Georgia, Janos Herman and Representative of the GIZ Katja Kammerer delivered opening speeches at the event.
Prime Minister's Press Office