Prime Minister departs for Brussels

Published in Politics
Monday, 24 April 2023 16:09

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, together with a delegation, has set out on a visit to Belgium.

Within the scope of the visit, Irakli Garibashvili will hold high-level bilateral meetings at both NATO and the EU.
Led by the Prime Minister, the Georgian delegation consists of Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and Head of the Government Administration Revaz Javelidze.
Press Service of the Government Administration

Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili meets US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State

Published in Politics
Wednesday, 19 April 2023 12:13

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Erika Olson, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.

In the meeting at the Government Administration, the strategic partnership between the two countries was discussed. The importance of strengthening cooperation in different areas was emphasized.
Irakli Garibashvili and Erika Olson also discussed the security environment in the region and the world. In this context, the importance of the Prime Minister’s South Caucasus peaceful neighborhood initiative was underlined.
The conversation also touched on Georgia’s tangible progress toward European integration.
The meeting was attended by US Deputy Chief of Mission in Georgia Rian Harris, Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili, and Head of the Government Administration Revaz Javelidze.
 
Press Service of the Government Administration

Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili hosts dinner in honor of EU delegation members

Published in Politics
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 16:43

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili hosted a formal dinner in honor of the EU delegation members currently visiting Georgia.

The official dinner honoring the diplomats was held at Mtatsminda. The Head of Government and the European diplomats discussed Georgia’s European integration in an informal setting.

A high-level regional ambassadorial organized by the EU Delegation is about to be held in Tbilisi. Senior officials for the EU’s External Action Service and the European Commission—including the Heads of the EU Delegations to the countries of the Eastern Partnership and Central Asia, also to Turkey and Austria—will participate in the regional ambassadorial.

The high-level regional ambassadorial of the EU is held periodically and represents an important forum for discussing the EU’s policy toward concrete countries.

As it was noted at the official dinner, holding the ambassadorial in Georgia demonstrates Georgia’s importance in the region for the EU, including as a strong ally in cementing the cooperation among European and Central Asian countries.
Press Service of the Government Administration

Prime Minister I. Garibashvili meets NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security

Published in Politics
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 15:54

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Irene Fellin, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security.

The conversation at the meeting held at the Government Administration focused on NATO’s open door policy and Georgia’s integration into the North Atlantic Alliance. It was noted that Georgia has always been one of NATO’s most reliable and effective partners with a tremendous contribution to common Euro-Atlantic security.

As the Prime Minister pointed out, in many ways Georgia acts as an Ally, and it is commendable that the Allies have decided to provide Georgia with tailored support measures, which will help further strengthen Georgia’s defense capabilities.

The regional and global security environment and challenges were also discussed. Emphasis was placed on Georgia’s considerable role in cementing security in the Black Sea region.

The discussed topics included the 2nd National Human Rights Strategy approved by the Georgian Government in 2022 and covering the years 2022-2030. It was noted that the strategy dedicates a significant portion to gender equality and envisages constantly upgrading equality and non-discrimination legislation.

The conversation also touched on Georgia’s 2022-2024 National Action Plan for the Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security, and the Action Plan for Measures to Be Taken in 2022-2024 for Combatting Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and Protecting Survivors. It was emphasized that both documents include concrete actions and seek to promote gender equality across a variety of areas.

The meeting was attended by Head of the NATO Liaison Office in Georgia Alexander Vinnikov and Georgia’s Ambassador to NATO Victor Dolidze.

Press Service of the Government Administration

Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister of Georgia

Published in Politics
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 10:57

Chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, a Government meeting was held today at the Government Administration.

The Cabinet of Ministers discussed nine topics.
Among the discussed topics was the Draft Ordinance of the Georgian Government on Measures to Be Taken by Some Municipalities, which envisages renovation and restoration of municipal buildings and facilities.
The preliminary study conducted by the municipalities identified 1,263 buildings and facilities disfiguring the appearance of the municipalities and requiring renovation and reconstruction and, in some cases, demolition.
Consequently, on the Georgian Government’s decision, the municipalities were authorized to carry out necessary renovation, reconstruction, or demolition works within their respective administrative borders on buildings and facilities that disfigure the appearance of the municipalities or create safety problems.
Necessary work in this direction will be launched by the municipalities as early as this year.
Press Service of the Government Administration

On Prime Minister’s decision, Georgian Government to send equipment and rescuers to Turkey for rescue efforts

Published in Society
Monday, 06 February 2023 13:46

On the decision of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, the Government of Georgia, within the next few hours, will dispatch relevant equipment and rescuers to engage in the ongoing rescue operations following the recent earthquake in Turkey.

The employees of the Interior Ministry’s Emergency Management Service will be engaged to deal with the consequences of the earthquake in Turkey.
The devastating earthquake in Turkey took place earlier this morning.
Press Service of the Government Administration
 

Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili meets Karl Nehammer, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria

Published in Politics
Monday, 30 January 2023 18:16

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Karl Nehammer, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria.

At the face-to-face meeting held at the Government Administration, the key directions of the bilateral agenda and productive cooperation between the two countries were discussed along with prospects of deeper cooperation.
Special emphasis was placed on the importance of the visit of Austria’s Federal Chancellor to Georgia, and it was noted that this visit confirms the strong support of the Republic of Austria for Georgia and demonstrates that Georgia is Austria’s important geostrategic partner.
According to the Prime Minister, Georgia and the Republic of Austria enjoy close friendly relations and partnership grounded in common European values and interests. The Head of Government emphasized that, in Georgia, the Republic of Austria has a reliable partner promoting the protection of common European values and interests in the region and beyond for the benefit of peace and stability. The importance of joint effort to overcome the challenges in the region and the world was underlined.
At the meeting, the Black Sea submarine electric cable linking the Caucasus Region and Europe was also discussed. The project’s strategic importance was emphasized.
The conversation touched on Georgia’s progress toward European integration, and emphasis was placed on the importance of the unwavering political support of the Republic of Austria on the path to EU membership. Irakli Garibashvili thanked Karl Nehammer for supporting Georgia’s European integration, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
At the meeting, a wide array of bilateral relations was discussed, including aspects pertaining to trade and economic cooperation in the directions of tourism and energy. The significance of tapping into the full economic potential existing between the two countries was pointed out.
Press Service of the Government Administration

Prime Minister attends test flight of unmanned aerial vehicles by Georgian-Polish enterprise

Published in military
Friday, 27 January 2023 12:04

Georgian Prime Minister attended a test flight of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) manufactured by a Georgian-Polish enterprise. The combat and intelligence unmanned aerial vehicles successfully completed the test flight. Held at the shooting ground of the Krtsanisi Support Center, the demonstration flight of the Warmate (Kamikaze) and FLYEYE intelligence UAVs manufactured by Delta-WB LLC, a Georgian-Polish enterprise, was attended by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in the company of Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze, Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, and representatives of the Defense Forces. Procedures necessary to prepare for the demonstration flight were carried out jointly by Polish and Georgian specialists.

The FLYEYE unmanned aerial system is designed for high-precision tasks in adverse environmental conditions and radio-electronic warfare, in every climate zone. The system allows for covert surveillance and the analysis of captured data in real-time, day and night. The Warmate loitering munition boasts confirmed effectiveness and a high-precision target hit. It employs various types of warheads. It is used by the Polish Army and the regular armies and special forces of NATO member or non-member clients alike.
Delta-WB LLC was established in Georgia by Delta International LLC and WB Electronics SA, companies established by Delta with 100% participation shares. The goal of this Georgian-Polish enterprise is to assemble UAVs. The enterprise will be able to manufacture hundreds of drones a year. At this stage, the company ensures procedures for streamlining the assembly line for Warmate and FLYEYE UAVs.
To develop the military industry, an agreement has been signed between Delta-WB and the Defense Ministry of Georgia which envisages opening the first UAV training center in the region. The center’s professional instructors will retrain the relevant Defense Forces personnel.
Irakli Garibashvili, joined by the Defense and Interior Ministers, dined together with soldiers in the dining hall of the Training and Military Education Command’s Support Center Krtsanisi.
 

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Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili to participate in World Economic Forum in Davos

Published in Economics
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 11:24

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, accompanied by a delegation, has departed for Switzerland where he will participate in the annual World Economic Forum to be held in Davos.

Within the scope of the visit, the Head of Government will hold high-level bilateral meetings both with global leaders and the executives of large international companies.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver speeches at panel discussions.
Led by the Prime Minister, the Georgian delegation consists of Vice Prime Minister/Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Levan Davitashvili, Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili, Head of the Government Administration Revaz Javelidze, and the Prime Minister’s Special Advisor for Foreign Investments Vazil Hudak.
Press Service of the Government Administration

 

Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili’s meeting with Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Published in Politics
Friday, 16 December 2022 13:45

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The conversation in the meeting at the Administration of the Government focused on the strategic partnership and close friendly relations between the two countries. The high-level strategic partnership between Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan was underlined.
Irakli Garibashvili and Ali Asadov discussed ways of further deepening the close and productive political, economic, transport, energy, and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries.
The high-level political dialogue between the two countries was noted, with emphasis in this context placed on the importance of the visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to Georgia.
The conversation also touched on the security situation in the region and worldwide.
Press Service of the Government Administration
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