Tbilisi Mayor Says government acts in the interests of the country, so Georgia will not get involved in the Russia-Ukraine war
By The Messenger Staff
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The government of Georgia acts in the best interests of the nation and its people, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze stated, "and will not get engaged in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine."
He thus answered a question about the banners displayed in the capital, which read: "Russia wants war, not the West".
According to Kaladze, he does not know what this campaign serves.
"I don't know what the campaign is and what it serves. It is difficult for me to comment on this. Perhaps you should ask the people behind this campaign and they will tell you more.
As for the start of the war and the involvement of Georgia, we have talked about it many times. We can cite many specific examples, statements made by political parties, statements made by non-governmental organizations and the head of the Security Council of our friendly country, etc. However, I would like to emphasize once again that the Government of Georgia serves the interests of our country and acts as our people and, first of all, our country's needs. Accordingly, Georgia will not get involved in the war," Kaladze said.
In an interview, he stated the government welcomes the influx of tourists from all countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.
We welcome the influx of tourists - Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians, tourists from various countries, it does not pose any problem, - this is how the Secretary General of Georgian Dream and the Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, answered the journalist's question about the entry of Russian citizens into Georgia.
According to Kakha Kaladze, the entry of tourists is important for the country and economic development.
"We welcome the influx of tourists - Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians, tourists from various countries, it does not pose any problem. The entry of tourists is important for the country, economic development, budget, and creation of new jobs.
As for the competition, of course, business needs competition in order to develop and move forward," Kakha Kaladze said.
