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The News in Brief

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff

PM Irakli Gharibashvili meets with the Ambassador of France to Georgia

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, met with the Ambassador of France to Georgia, Sheraz Gasri.

At the introductory meeting, the conversation touched on the existing relations between Georgia and France and the prospects of future cooperation.

It was noted that France is a friend and reliable partner of Georgia. The head of the government thanked the French ambassador for his strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as the policy of non-recognition.

The importance of France's support for Georgia's integration into the European Union and NATO was emphasized at the meeting. It was noted that Georgia will continue to support European values and play a constructive role in supporting peace and stability in the region.



No reputable investor will enter Anaklia port project, Badri Japaridze says

Lelo party leader Badri Japaridze, called the investment of 300 million dollars by the state in the Anaklia port project a 'realm of fantasy' in an interview.

According to him, no reputable investor will enter the project, where the state will have a 51% share.

"The government of Georgia allegedly terminated the contract with the Anaklia Development Consortium due to a delay of several months. The question arises - who benefited from this, our state? of course not. Three years have passed and we have not laid a finger on the finger, we have lost huge opportunities. Such decisions are taken by the current government. Investing 300 million dollars by the state is the realm of fantasy. Where the state will have 51%, no reputable investor will enter. Therefore, the statement we heard on this matter is for propaganda purposes," said Japaridze.