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2018-10-31 Georgia has advanced by 3 positions and ranks 6th among 190 countries of the world, according to Doing Business Report of the World Bank for 2019
As you may be aware, several minutes ago World Bank has released a very important piece of information. I wish to congratulate all with success of Georgia and provide you with this delightful information: Doing Business Rating of the World Bank, which is the most prestigious international rating in the world, has advanced Georgia and we now rank 6th. These are the data of the World Bank.
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2018-10-29 PRIME MINISTER CONGRATULATES TURKEY WITH REPUBLIC DAY
"Turkey is the largest trade partner for our country" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Reception marking 95thAnniversary of the Republic Day of Turkey.
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2018-10-29 Prime Minister’s Statement
Firstly, I would like to emphasize that the presidential election were held in a peaceful, free, and democratic environment, as confirmed by the reports of international observation missions. That has become a tradition under our government since 2012, and that is the Georgian people's achievement.
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2018-10-29 IMF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THIRD REVIEW OF EFF PROGRAM IN GEORGIA
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and authorities of Georgia agree on the successful completion of the Third Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in the country.
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2018-10-28 Mamuka Bakhtadze: I voted for our European choice, the path of development chosen by the first republic a century ago
I voted for Georgia's development, Georgian traditions, and our European choice, the path of development chosen by the first republic a century ago, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated at Polling Station #44 in the Didube Polling District, where he cast his vote.
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2018-10-27 Prime Minister Opens International-Standard Radisson Collection Hotel in Tzinandali
Another international-standard hotel has opened in Georgia. The new hotel complex Radisson Collection equipped with the latest modern infrastructure is about to launch operations in Tzinandali. This first branded hotel in the Kakheti Region was opened today by Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze.
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2018-10-27 Mamuka Bakhtadze’s Meeting with NDI Observer Delegation
Today, Georgian Prime Minister held a meeting with the Observer Delegation of the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
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2018-10-26 Mamuka Bakhtadze’s Meeting with European Parliament Observation Delegation
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with the European Parliament's Election Observation Delegation.
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2018-10-26 US Secretary of Defense James Mattis Thanks Georgia’s Prime Minister for Defense Reforms
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis thanks Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze for his commitment to the country's defense reforms and investment in Georgia's armed forces.
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2018-10-26 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA HOSTS US NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR IN TBILISI
Key directions of strategic partnership between Georgia and USA, challenges faced by the region and prospects of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries were discussed by Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia and John Bolton, US National Security Advisor at a face-to-face meeting held today at the Government Administration of Georgia.
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2018-10-25 Mamuka Bakhtadze Congratulates the Public on the Return of Teimuraz II Portrait
The country now has the portrait of Teimuraz II, a famed Georgian king, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated.
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2018-10-25 “Project developed within the scope of our Green Policy will ignite a completely new spark to the economic life of our country” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Project developed within the scope of our Green Policy will ignite a completely new spark to the economic life of our country" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when commenting on the initiative to substitute the current pool of transport with electric cars.
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2018-10-25 Mamuka Bakhtadze Congratulates Georgian Athletes on Their Success
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze congratulates Georgian athletes on their recent successes.
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2018-10-25 “Small Business Revenues have doubled in Q3 and the increase is almost 100%” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Revenues generated by small businesses have doubled in Q3 and the increase is almost 100%" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Press Briefing held prior to the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2018-10-25 Mamuka Bakhtadze: The resolution of the Polish Sejm once again demonstrates that the international community will never accept Russian aggression
"The resolution of the Polish Sejm once again demonstrates that the international community will never accept Russian aggression," Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze commented on the Resolution of the Sejm of Poland on the 10th Anniversary of the Russia-Georgia War.
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2018-10-25 „USA-Georgia relations are all time high and furthermore – have never been so all-inclusive” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"USA-Georgia relations are all time high and moreover - have never been so all-inclusive" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when commenting on the upcoming visit of John Bolton, US National Security Advisor and Assistant to President Trump for National Security Affairs (NSA).
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2018-10-25 Mamuka Bakhtadze: I am convinced that October 28 will mark yet another triumph of democracy in Georgia, which equals our country’s victory
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, "In a few days, we are about to have a very important and responsible date marking the country's presidential election. I urge our citizens to go to the ballot box and make their choice."
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2018-10-24 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA LAUNCHES FOOTBALL ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IN RUSTAVI
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia launched a Football Academy of international standards in Rustavi today.
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2018-10-24 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS OSCE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CHAIRPERSON-IN-OFFICE FOR SOUTH CAUCASUS
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia met Rudolf Mikhalka, Special Representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Chairman-in-Office for the South Caucasus today.
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2018-10-23 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS SIR GARY JOHNSON
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia met Sir Gary Johnson, UK Government Adviser on Foreign Security and Crisis Management today.
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2018-10-22 FMO Commends Cooperation with Georgia
As CEO Peter van Mierlo of the Dutch Development Bank (FMO) stated during today's meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, FMO praises its cooperation with Georgia as successful.
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2018-10-22 Mamuka Bakhtadze: We are successfully implementing the reforms under the EU Association Agreement and Association Agenda
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during the meeting of Georgia's EU Integration Commission, today we can state with assuredness that we are successfully implementing the reforms under the EU Association Agreement and the Association Agenda.
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2018-10-22 Mamuka Bakhtadze: The Government will do everything to turn Georgia into one of the exceptionally attractive countries on the world tourist map
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated in his speech during the International Meetings Forum of Georgia, which is held in cooperation with the International Congress and Conference Association (ICCA), the Government will spare no effort to turn Georgia into one of the exceptionally attractive countries on the world tourist map.
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2018-10-22 Head of Government Meets with the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See (Vatican), who is holding an official visit to Georgia.
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2018-10-22 Prime Minister’s Meeting with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar.
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2018-10-22 Green Policy: Eco-Friendly Transport: First Phase of Environmental Vision Initiated by the Prime Minister of Georgia Gets Launched
I made a presentation of our vision two months ago exactly at this very place. It was related to the Green Policy and Green Economy. Fundamental cornerstone of our reforms is this very Green Economy.
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2018-10-19 Georgian Prime Minister’s Meeting with Chinese Ambassador
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Georgia Ji Yanchi.
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2018-10-18 Mamuka Bakhtadze: We are happy that our strategic partners understand well the role of the Black Sea Region and our country in global security
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during today's handover ceremony of ships by the US Government to Georgia in Poti, "We are happy that our strategic partners understand well the role of the Black Sea Region and of our country in particular in ensuring global security."
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2018-10-17 Mamuka Bakhtadze’s Meeting with Ambassador Arad Benkö of the Republic of Austria to Georgia
Close Georgia-Austria relations, Georgia's European integration, Government reforms, advantageous business environment, and Austrian companies' growing interest in Georgia's beneficial investment potential were the key topics discussed during today's meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Arad Benkö of the Republic of Austria to Georgia.
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2018-10-17 Prime Minister’s Meeting with New Swedish Ambassador
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with Sweden’s newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Georgia Ulrik Tideström.
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2018-10-16 Mamuka Bakhtadze Opens 15th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze opened the 15th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport.
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2018-10-12 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA OPENS DAY AT LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Today is dedicated to Georgia at the London Stock Exchange as Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia opens the trading.
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2018-10-10 „We never had such a strong platform of promoting our culture in Europe throughout the history of independent Georgia” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"We never had such a strong platform of promoting our culture in Europe throughout the history of independent Georgia" noted Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia after opening the topical stands of Georgia at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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2018-10-10 ''Participation of Georgia in the Frankfurt Book Fair as a Guest of Honor in 2018 is a milestone in the history and culture of my nation'' states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Today Georgia is coming back to its European family - not yet as a fully-fledged member, but as a guest, as a Guest of Honor at this very important event and without an overestimation I can say that this is a historical milestone in the history and culture of my nation" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the welcoming speech delivered to the guests of the Reception hosted in Frankfurt today.
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2018-10-09 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA OPENS THE PAVILLION OF GEORGIA - GUEST OF HONOR AT FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR IN 2018
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia launched the Pavilion of Georgia as a Guest of Honor in the Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 together with Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; Jurgen Boos, Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair today.
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2018-10-09 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA PARTICIPATES IN THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia launched the Frankfurt Book Fair together with Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy;
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2018-10-09 SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR
"There is a little heaven on this globe and it is called Georgia. One small nation lives in this little heaven and its great heart beats for success, kindness and happiness of the mankind" once said late Ilya Chavchavadze, our great ancestor and enlightener.
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2018-10-09 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA MEETS MINISTER PRESIDENT OF HESSE
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia met with Volker Bouffier, Minister President of Hesse Land of the Federal Republic of Germany today.
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2018-10-09 “Georgia Made in Characters tells a fascinating story in the streets of Goethe to residents and visitors of Frankfurt” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Georgia Made by Characters is telling an amazing story in the streets of Goethe to residents and visitors of this fascinating city of Frankfurt. We are sharing our multiple century-long culture, literature and values with them" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when addressing the audience gathered at the key-note reception held at the Townhall of Frankfurt today, which was organized in his honor by Peter Feldmann, Lord Mayor of Frankfurt.
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2018-10-09 Mamuka Bakhtadze Meets with UAE Ambassador
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Georgia Essa Al Basha Al Noaimi.
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2018-10-07 Meeting with Judokas
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze met with World Judo Champion Guram Tushishvili and World Silver and Bronze Medalists Varlam Liparteliani and Amiran Papinashvili, respectively. The Prime Minister personally congratulated the Georgian judokas on their recent victories and wished them success in their future endeavors.
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2018-10-05 Press Statements by the Prime Ministers of Georgia and Moldova
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated after today's meeting with his Moldovan counterpart Pavel Filip, Georgia and Moldova enjoy close friendship and partnership and share common European interests, mutual respect, and similar views on each other.
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2018-10-05 Georgian Prime Minister’s Meeting with Moldovan Counterpart
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze was hosted by his Moldovan counterpart Pavel Filip at the Government House.
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2018-10-05 Welcoming Ceremony in Honor of Georgian Prime Minister Held at the Government of the Republic of Moldova
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze is hosted by his Moldovan counterpart Pavel Filip.
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2018-10-05 Georgian and Ukrainian Prime Ministers Sign Agreement on ID Travel
Proper identification will suffice to travel between Georgia and Ukraine, no longer requiring travel documentation-the Agreement on Bilateral Exemption from Visa Requirements between the Cabinets of Georgia and Ukraine was signed today in Chisinau by Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman.
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2018-10-05 Georgian Prime Minister’s Statement at the Joint Press Conference of the Prime Ministers of GUAM Member States
First of all, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Filip for hosting the meeting of GUAM Heads of the Governments here, in Moldova, this beautiful place.
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2018-10-05 Georgian Prime Minister Participates in the Meeting of Prime Ministers of GUAM member states
The strengthening of the role of GUAM in the international arena, transport infrastructure projects, increasing trade turnover between the member states, and the development of the GUAM-Japan and GUAM-US formats were the key topics discussed at today's meeting of the GUAM Heads of Government in Moldova.
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2018-10-05 OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA TO MOLDOVA GETS STARTED
Official Visit of Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia to Moldova started this morning.
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2018-10-03 Mamuka Bakhtadze Congratulates Angela Merkel on German Unity Day
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze congratulated Germany's Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on the Day of German Unity.
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2018-10-03 STATEMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA
I wish to respond to the kidnapping of Maya Otinashvili, mother of three small children and resident of Khurvaleti village by the occupation forces.
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2018-10-03 Mamuka Bakhtadze: We are the region’s leader, but that is not enough, because we must be among the world’s top five
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated at today's meeting with the Business Association, we are the region's leader, but that is not enough, because we must be among the world's top five.
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2018-10-03 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Our major economic challenge is poverty, and we cannot defeat it unless the SME’s share in GDP increases
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze pointed out at today's meeting with the Business Association, poverty is Georgia's major economic challenge is poverty, and we cannot defeat it unless the SME's share in GDP increases.
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2018-10-03 Mamuka Bakhtadze: We see green economy as the greatest opportunity of maximal civilization for Georgia and our economy
We see green economy as the greatest opportunity of maximal civilization for Georgia and our economy, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated during today's meeting with the Business Association.
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2018-10-03 PRIME MINISTER CALLS FOR ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF BAG IN NEW TAX AND CUSTOMS CODE FORMATION
Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia called for more active engagement of the Business Association of Georgia (BAG) in the formation of the new Tax and Customs Code of the country today.
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2018-10-03 “Human capital development is a key priority of our Government” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Human capital development is a key priority of our Government" noted Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia during his meeting with members of the Business Association of Georgia (BAG) today.
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2018-10-03 “E-Residency practice gives unique opportunity to Georgia to get shaped into a Financial Hub of the entire region” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"I wish to state with my full responsibility that e-residency practice gives unique opportunity to Georgia to get shaped into a Financial Hub of the entire region" noted Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia during his meeting with members of the Business Association of Georgia (BAG) today.
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2018-10-03 USA TO ALLOCATE HALF A MILLION USD TO BOOST STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS OF GEORGIA
United States of America (USA) will allocate 0.5 MLN USD to Georgia to boost the strategic communications of the country.
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2018-10-03 Georgia’s Success Story in Protecting Human Rights ranked among Top 13 Countries in the World
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated at the briefing before today's Government meeting, Georgia's human rights success story has been ranked among the world's top 13 countries.
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2018-10-03 E-RESIDENCY TO BE PRACTICED IN GEORGIA
"Electronic residency practice will be established in Georgia" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the briefing held prior to the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2018-10-03 International Chamber of Commerce to Open Court of Arbitration in Georgia
As Georgian Prime Minister stated during the briefing before today's Government meeting, the Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce will be established in Georgia.
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2018-10-03 Georgia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement to Be Referred to Parliament for Ratification
The FTA signed in July between Georgia and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China will be referred to Parliament for ratification. As Georgian Prime Minister stated before today's Government meeting, it is the first agreement of this type signed by Hong Kong in our region.
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2018-10-03 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Top-level meetings in Brussels reaffirm the high level of dynamics in NATO-Georgia relations
In his comment the NATO-Georgia Commission Meeting in Brussels, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze emphasized that the upcoming top-level meetings in Brussels reaffirm the high level of dynamics in NATO-Georgia relations.
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2018-10-03 Prime Minister to Hold Official Visit to Moldova on October 5
On October 5, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze will hold an official visit to Moldova.
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2018-10-03 “US-Georgia relations are even stronger and substantially advanced to a completely new level” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"US-Georgia relations are all-time high as clearly stated at every single meeting" announced Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when reviewing his US visit today.
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2018-10-03 “Georgian nation made a historic choice 6 years ago in favor of liberty and rejected the regime, which was based on the abuse of human dignity” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Georgian nation made a historic choice 6 years ago in favor of liberty and rejected the regime, which was based on the abuse of human dignity" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the briefing held prior to the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2018-10-03 “Georgia ranks 7th among 162 countries of the world by economic freedom” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Georgia ranks 7th among 162 countries in the Index of Economic Freedom" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the briefing held prior to the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2018-10-02 ''Piece of the Berlin Wall stands in the heart of Tbilisi as a symbol of hope for Georgians and our fellow citizens in the occupied territories to remind us that change is possible and that all artificial barriers - including barbed wire fences - come down in the end'' states Prime Minister of Georgia
"We see Germany as a valued friend that supports our European and Euro-Atlantic integration, and provides assistance and guidance through this tough journey back to the family of European nations with whom we share history, culture - and most importantly - values" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the event marking the German Unity Day this evening.
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2018-10-02 INTER-AGENCY COMMISSION MEMBERS GET EXPOSED TO AUSTRIAN EXPERIENCE ON GENDER BUDGETING
Officials of the Inter-Agency Commission mandated to work on gender equality, violence against women and corporal punishment are currently visiting Austria.
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2018-10-02 Mamuka Bakhtadze: Education and science must be the driving force of both the social and economic life of our nation
As Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze stated at the event celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tbilisi Theological Academy, education and science must be the driving force of both the social and economic life of our nation. The event was held at the Patriarchate of Georgia.
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2018-10-02 PRIME MINISTER OF GEORGIA AND EU AMBASSADOR DISCUSS THE PROCESS OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION AND CURRENT REFORMS OF GEORGIA
"EU integration of Georgia is our top priority and support of European friends in this process is of greatest importance to us" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia during his meeting with Carl Hartzell, new Head of EU Mission to Georgia.
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2018-10-02 “Georgia has tremendous scientific traditions and can genuinely pride itself with famous, world-known scientists” states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Our strategic goal it to make the education and sciences a dominant sector within our economy and reach at least a double-digit indicator" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Launch of 26th International Workshop of COMET Collaboration, which is hosted by Technical University of Georgia.
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2018-10-01 PRIME MINISTER CHAIRS NINTH MEETING OF THE INVESTORS COUNCIL
Establishment of Commercial Chambers within Courts of Law and insolvency reform were discussed at the ninth meeting of the Investors Council, chaired by Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia today.
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2018-10-01 ''Our main goal is to develop military forces of modern standards and defense capabilities, which will be fully compatible with NATO standards'' states Prime Minister of Georgia
"Our main goal is to develop military forces of modern standards and defense capabilities, which will be fully compatible with NATO standards. We will not spare an effort to achieve this goal" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia in his speech delivered at the keynote event marking the Military Aviation Day today.