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2021-07-31 Condolence Message from Prime Minister
I have been keeping close watch on the wildfire sweeping through the southern regions of Turkey, our friend country and strategic partner.
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2021-07-31 Irakli Garibashvili: I know how important it is for a student to be concentrated solely on his or her education, without thinking of raising additional funding for tuition. I have experienced it myself and was thus motivated to establish the International
"I know how important it is for a student to be concentrated solely on his or her education, without thinking of raising additional funding for tuition. I have experienced it myself and was thus motivated to establish the International Education Centre to carry out such project initiatives" stated Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia at a meeting with successful applicants and beneficiaries of the International Education Centre for the academic year 2021-2022.
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2021-07-30 Irakli Garibashvili: Our main aspiration is to join the large EU family of nations, and that, by definition, means drawing closer to the level of education of the EU member states
Our main aspiration is to join the large EU family of nations, and that, by definition, means drawing closer to the level of education of the EU member states, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated in his speech at today's presentation of the 10-Year Development Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science.
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2021-07-30 Irakli Garibashvili: We honored every commitment unilaterally, while the UNM demonstrated an utterly irresponsible attitude under Saakashvili’s instructions. They deliberately stayed away from co-signing the agreement and thus insulted the EU and USA
"We made the decision and left the agreement, which was unilaterally signed. In fact, it was well-explained by the party chairman that we were practically unilaterally honoring our commitments for 100 days" sated Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia.
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2021-07-30 Hadron Therapy Center to open at Kutaisi International University
The Hadron Therapy Center will open at Kutaisi International University. One cyclotron will be designated for cancer therapy. Another cyclotron will be reserved for scientific research in medicine and nuclear physics. Leading Georgian and foreign scientists will lead scientific studies. The project is financed in full by the Cartu Foundation.
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2021-07-30 Vocational education to be available to citizens of all ages, in every municipality
Vocational education to be available to citizens of all ages, in every municipality. By 2032, up to 100,000 young and adult citizens will be able to master vocational education.
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2021-07-29 Prime Minister meets with healthcare representatives, discusses measures to step up vaccination
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili held a meeting with healthcare representatives. The meeting focused on the country's epidemiological situation and immunization as the most effective tool in the fight against COVID-19.
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2021-07-28 Prime Minister of Georgia Attended Presentation of a 10-Year Development Plan Held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth
Within the scope of an initiative introduced by Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, which envisages the drafting and public disclosure of a 10-Year Country Development Plan, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth of Georgia presented the 10-Year Development Plan.
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2021-07-28 300 million GEL spent on the development of sports infrastructure nationwide
By 2030 300 million GEL spent on the development sports infrastructure nationwide. 3 specialized medical facilities built and furnished with the latest equipment to rapid, full post-injury rehabilitation for athletes. Preschool-, school-, and university-level mass sports policy developed and implemented.
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2021-07-28 Georgian Government to spend up to 200 million GEL on the development of cultural infrastructure
Physical and digital spaces supporting creative activities are put in place, developed, and designed to meet a variety of social needs. Material/technical framework and equipment, necessary for artistic activities, are upgraded. Modern technologies and innovations are ushered in. Universally accessible green infrastructure and creative environment are secured.
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2021-07-28 Up to 30 previously extinct cultural occupations to be revived by 2030
With support from the Georgian Government, previously extinct cultural occupations are revived, and a system of continuous education is put in place to promote the development of demanded trades and employment among youth.
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2021-07-27 Prime Minister addresses PACE President with a request to delegate as many observers as possible for the upcoming local self-government elections
Today, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili held a meeting with PACE President Rik Daems, as part of the latter's official visit to Georgia.
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2021-07-27 Prime Minister’s meeting with Ambassador of Qatar
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Mubarak Bin Nasser Al-Khalifa, Ambassador of Qatar to Georgia.
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2021-07-27 Prime Minister Instructs Mass Vaccination Centers Be Prepared and Measures Be Implemented for Optimizing All Existing and Mobilizing Additional Hospital Beds by the End of Current Week
With an aim of uninterrupted flow and further acceleration of the immunization process, Mass Vaccination Centers will need to be prepared by the end of the current week. It was the instruction given by Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia to the relevant institutions at the Inter-Agency Coordination Council Meeting held today at the Government Administration.
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2021-07-26 Open Contest Announced for the Vacant Position in the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulation Commission (GNERC)
Giorgi Pangani, Member of the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulation Commission (GNERC) is approaching the end of his tenure on October 27, 2021.
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2021-07-26 Georgian Prime Minister's meeting with Radio Liberty's President
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Radio Liberty's President/CEO Jamie Fly.
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2021-07-26 Executive Government Meeting held on July 26, 2021
Today's Cabinet meeting, chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration, discussed 11 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2021-07-26 Irakli Garibashvili: Lethal outcome of viral infection is practically impossible after vaccination. I want to call on everyone again, to get vaccinated. We have opened-up everything, we have chosen this method of management. The economy is growing super-fast and our country can no longer withstand the lockdowns
Several days ago we received half a million doses of Pfizer vaccine. It is the US support and I wish to once again thank the USA and President Biden personally for this gift. It was stated by Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2021-07-23 Prime Minister instructs relevant agencies to carry out swift measures for expanding access to vaccines
The process of immunization and the need to expand access to vaccines were discussed during today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council chaired by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration.
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2021-07-23 Irakli Garibashvili: Almost 32 billion GEL will be spent on infrastructure and regional development of Georgia in the coming 10 years
Almost 32 billion GEL will be spent on infrastructure and regional development in the coming 10 years. It was announced by Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia at the presentation of the 10-Year Development Plan of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia (MRDI).
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2021-07-23 Construction of 4 new regional facilities of European standards will be completed for safe disposal of non-hazardous waste by 2025
Construction of 4 new regional facilities (pits) of European standards will be completed for safe disposal of non-hazardous waste by 2025 in Imereti, Kvemo Kartli, Kakheti and Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti. By 2030 all the old pits will be closed down and 6 new regional non-hazardous waste disposal facilities of European standards will be constructed.
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2021-07-23 By 2030, the country’s entire population will have unlimited access to water meeting relevant standards
By 2030, the country’s entire population will have unlimited access to water meeting relevant standards. 9 billion GEL will spent over the next 10 years to develop modern water supply and sewage systems in the country
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2021-07-23 By 2025, every city in Georgia will enjoy 24-hour water supply
By 2025, every city in Georgia will enjoy 24-hour water supply.
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2021-07-22 Condolences Expressed by the Prime Minister of Georgia
I express my sorrow over the death of a famous Georgian medical doctor working in Germany - Prof. Vladimer Aleksi-Meskhishvili.
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2021-07-22 Irakli Garibashvili: Our main task over the coming years will be to pay maximum attention to the development and empowerment of the Defense Forces and cementing our country’s defense capabilities
Our main task over the coming years will be to pay maximum attention to the development and empowerment of the Defense Forces and cementing our country's defense capabilities, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated in his speech during today's presentation of the Defense Ministry's 10-year plan.
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2021-07-22 Various procurements will be carried out based on defined priorities over the next 10 years
Five priorities have been defined for the next 10 years (development of antitank, air, artillery, intelligence, and engineering [counter-mobility] capabilities) to carry out various relevant procurements.
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2021-07-22 By summer of 2022, more than 1,000 service members will receive apartments on Mount Makhata
By summer of 2022, more than 1,000 service members will receive apartments in Army City on Mount Makhata.
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2021-07-21 Condolences Expressed by the Prime Minister of Georgia
I express my sorrow over the death of a famous Georgian handball player Imedo Pkhakadze.
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2021-07-20 Prime Minister’s Holiday Message
It is from the bottom of my heart that I offer my best wishes to our fellow Muslim citizens on the occasion of Kurban Bayram, a great holiday celebrating the triumph of love, charity, solidarity, and kindness.
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2021-07-20 Interagency Coordination Council urges citizens to engage in vaccination and observe regulations to ensure against the need to reintroduce restrictions in the country
The growth of coronavirus infection cases, the situation in the hospital sector, and the process of vaccination were discussed during today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council chaired by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration.
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2021-07-20 Irakli Garibashvili: The country cannot pull through another lockdown; we have every resource and means to carry out vaccination at full throttle—we can vaccinate 1.5 million citizens in just 2-3 months
Unless our citizens stand by the Government, the way they did last year since the start of the pandemic, we cannot do anything alone. We did everything that had to be done-vaccines are here, more vaccines than necessary, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2021-07-20 Irakli Garibashvili’s meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is visiting Georgia to attend Georgia's European Way, an international conference in Batumi.
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2021-07-19 Opening Remarks of H.E. Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia at Batumi International Conference
What a pleasure it is to be here in person to welcome you to Georgia, to this wonderful Black Sea resort, and the Batumi International Conference.
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2021-07-19 Irakli Garibashvili’s meeting with Charles Michel
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili held a face-to-face meeting with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, who is visiting Georgia as part of the Georgia's European Way international conference in Batumi. Irakli Garibashvili thanked Charles Michel for visiting Georgia and pointed out that the recent high-level visits demonstrate the excellence of the relations between Georgia and the EU and underline Georgia's importance to the EU.
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2021-07-17 Irakli Garibashvili: We the Government are doing everything to provide out service members with decent conditions
We the Government are doing everything to provide out service members with decent conditions, to put in place social security guarantee for them, and we will continue implementing projects of this kind, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili told the press after familiarizing himself with the ongoing construction of Army City.
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2021-07-14 Irakli Garibashvili: Through our Government’s intensive work, and the engagement of the Patriarch and the President, Zaza Gakheladze has been released
Through our Government's intensive work, and the engagement of the Patriarch and the President, Zaza Gakheladze has been released, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili told the press in Ergneti, where he welcomed Zaza Gakheladze, who was released from illegal detention today.
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2021-07-13 Irakli Garibashvili thanks Victoria Horvath for efforts toward bilateral and multilateral Georgia-Hungary relations
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili hosted a farewell meeting honoring Victoria Horvath, Hungary's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Georgia.
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2021-07-13 Prime Minister of Georgia Meets Ambassador of Bulgaria to Georgia
Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia met H.E. Dessislava Ivanova, Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Georgia, who is completing her diplomatic mission in the country.
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2021-07-12 Prime Minister of Georgia appoints two Vice Prime Ministers
Today, the Prime Minister of Georgia appointed two Vice Prime Ministers. Minister of Culture, Sport and Youth Affairs Thea Tsulukiani and Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Levan Davitashvili will serve as Vice Prime Ministers in the current Cabinet.
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2021-07-12 Executive Government Meeting held on July 12, 2021
Today's Cabinet meeting, chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration, discussed 14 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2021-07-12 Statement of the Prime Minister of Georgia
Statement made by Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia.
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2021-07-10 Irakli Garibashvili: On Government’s decision, Olympic champions will receive 1 million GEL
On the Government's decision, Olympic champions will receive 1 million GEL, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvilistated in his speech during today's oath-taking ceremony of Georgia's Olympic and Paralympic teams as they are about to be delegated to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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2021-07-10 Irakli Garibashvili: After almost 400 years of separation, holy relics of our Great Queen and Martyr Ketevan return to our homeland, and I join our whole society in celebrating this day
Once again, I would like to express gratitude to the Prime Minister of India for this unprecedented decision. Today is a historic day for our country and our people, for each believer. After almost 400 years of separation, the holy relics of our Great Queen and Martyr Ketevan return to our homeland, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated at the Holy Trinity Cathedral where a special service was held to celebrate the transfer of the holy relics of the Great Martyr Ketevan to the Orthodox Christian Church of Georgia.
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2021-07-10 Irakli Garibashvili thanks Indian Government for granting Georgia possession of holy relics of Great Martyr Ketevan
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Foreign Minister of the Republic of India. The meeting at the Administration of the Georgian Government emphasized the historic importance of this event marking the first visit of India's Foreign Minister in the history of independent Georgia.
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2021-07-09 Irakli Garibashvili: Our heroic troops have made a tremendous contribution to ensuring global peace, cementing our country’s reputation as a worthy partner and our army’s courageous and professional image
For 17 years, our country and our heroic troops have been making a tremendous contribution to ensuring global peace and the fight against terrorism; it has been our fighters' selfless, honorable fight on their way to cementing our country's reputation as a worthy partner and our army's courageous and professional image, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated during today's event celebrating the completion of the peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan.
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2021-07-08 Georgian Prime Minister’s meeting with Azerbaijani Minister of Culture
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture Anar Karimov.
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2021-07-08 Gurjaani Bypass Opens
A new 15-kilometer section (Gurjaani Bypass) along the Bakurtsikhe-Telavi-Akhmeta Highway.
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2021-07-08 Irakli Garibashvili: 2 billion GEL will be spent on infrastructural and road construction in Kakheti through the projects under the 10-Year Plan, and almost 32 billion GEL will be spent throughout the country
I would like to thank Irakli Karseladze, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure, for his tireless, hard work. The plans pitched by him are already in the making. And the biggest news is the upcoming construction of a full four-lane highway, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said during today's opening of a new 15-kilometer section (Gurjaani Bypass) along the Bakurtsikhe-Telavi-Akhmeta Highway.
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2021-07-07 Joint Press Conference of Irakli Garibashvili and Oliver Varhelyi
Joint Press Conference of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Oliver Varhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement.
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2021-07-07 Irakli Garibashvili: EU’s decision to allocate 3.9 billion euro to Georgia is a perfect match for the Georgian Government’s plans and initiatives concerning the vision of the country’s long-term development
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Oliver Varhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement.
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2021-07-07 Irakli Garibashvili: Access to healthcare is one of our Government’s top priorities
On behalf of the Government in its entirety, I once again thank our esteemed, honorable doctors for their heroism, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated in his speech during today's presentation of Accessible Quality Healthcare, Social Welfare and Decent Working Environment 2030, a 10-year plan developed by the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia.
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2021-07-07 Work is launching on Social Code
Work on Social Code launches soon, a framework legal document on social security, one poised to serve as the basis of responding to human needs at every stage of one's life.
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2021-07-07 Starting July 1, assistance for socially vulnerable children under 16 doubled
Starting July 1, assistance for socially vulnerable children under 16 doubled to make up 100 GEL instead of 50 GEL.
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2021-07-07 In 2019-2021, 341 village outpatient clinics were built/rehabilitated
In 2019-2021 ambulance fleet received 218 new vehicles, 57 new district administrative facilities were built, 341 village outpatient clinics were built/rehabilitated, ambulance personnel received raises.
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2021-07-07 Limit for oncology patients raised by 8,000 GEL
Limit for oncology patients in chemo and radio therapy components is raised by 8,000 GEL.
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2021-07-06 Prime Minister Meets Members of Banking Association of Georgia
Meeting held at the Government Administration was focused on the negative impact of COVID-19 on the economy and financial sector of the country, followed by an overview of the investment environment.
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2021-07-06 Prime Minister instructs relevant agencies to ensure streamlined mass vaccination
The process of mass vaccination was discussed during today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration.
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2021-07-06 Irakli Garibashvili: Violence against journalists is unacceptable and must be condemned, of course
Violence against you journalists is unacceptable and must be condemned, of course, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili told the press.
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2021-07-06 Irakli Garibashvili: One of the main priorities of our government is to advance the economy. Our economic growth will relate to our people to the greatest extent and will not be exclusive to a few
"One of our main goals is to make the political and economic atmosphere foreseeable in the country to make sure that no fluctuation hampers the economic advancement of our country" stated Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia in his keynote speech delivered at the presentation of a long-term development vision of the country branded as Economy 2030.
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2021-07-06 In 2021-2022, the Government will finance 1,350 SMEs through Produce in Georgia program
The number of business activities supported under Produce in Georgia will increase from 211 to about 360.
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2021-07-06 By 2030, absolute poverty rate will drop to 10.7%
By 2030 Absolute poverty rate will drop to 10.7% and economic growth will increase from current -6.2% to 5%.
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2021-07-06 By 2030, tourism revenues will increase to 6 billion 500 million GEL
By 2030, new destinations will be developed throughout Georgia and tourism revenues will increase to 6,500,000,000 GEL.
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2021-07-06 To assist families in buying apartments, they will enjoy mortgage co-financing per newborn child
To assist families in buying apartments, they will enjoy 5-8% mortgage co-financing for first and second childrenand 8% for third and every subsequent child.
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2021-07-05 Irakli Garibashvili: We expect this year’s economic growth to reach 7.7%, and nominal GDP to be 57.2 billion GEL
In light of changes in our projections for this year, we expect this year's economic growth to reach 7.7%, and nominal GDP to be 57.2 billion GEL, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2021-07-05 Irakli Garibashvili: I believe it inappropriate to hold the parade scheduled for today; order and the rule of law must be ensured in the country; as Prime Minister and Head of Government, I will ensure against chaos and public confrontation; everything in our country will be as our people, our population, want it
Order and the rule of law must be ensured in the country; as Prime Minister and Head of Government, I will ensure against chaos and public confrontation, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2021-07-05 Executive Government Meeting held on July 5, 2021
Today's Cabinet meeting, chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration, discussed 15 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2021-07-04 Prime Minister’s 4th of July Message
I wish a Happy Independence Day, the most important national day, to the Government of the United States of America and the American people.
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2021-07-02 Irakli Garibashvili wishes Ambassador Kelly Degnan and the American people a Happy Independence Day
Today, Irakli Garibashvili-together with the President of Georgia, Parliament Speaker, and representatives of the executive and legislative branches-attended the event celebrating the 4th of July at the Residence of the US Ambassador.
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2021-07-02 Irakli Garibashvili thanks James Appathurai for his effort and support in the process of Georgia’s integration into NATO
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili held a meeting with James Appathurai, the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia.
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2021-07-01 Irakli Garibashvili: In line with our ambitious plan, the cumulative investments made by the Government and the private sector in agriculture will amount to 7 billion GEL in coming years
In line with our ambitious plan, the cumulative investments made by the Government and the private sector in agriculture will amount to 7 billion GEL in coming years, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated during today's presentation of Environmental Protection and Rural Development 2030, a program by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the Prime Minister, one of the Government's key objectives is to ensure Georgia's greater self-sufficiency.
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2021-07-01 On Prime Minister’s initiative, assistance for socially vulnerable children doubles starting today to make up 100 GEL instead of 50 GEL
In addition, the number of assistance beneficiary children is also changing. Instead of currently required 100,000 points, children in families with fewer than 120,000 points will receive 100 GEL in assistance. This decision will apply to more than 215,000 children.