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EU Ambassadors Inform Economy Minister of Demarche on Direct Flights with Russia

The Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Levan Davitashvili, met with ambassadors representing the member states of the European Union. (more)

Minister Davitashvili Informs EU Ambassadors of Strengthened Customs Control at Georgian Airports Amid Resumption of Direct Flights with Russia

In response to a demarche from 27 EU member states, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Levan Davitashvili conveyed that he has informed the ambassadors of EU countries about the strengthening of customs control at the airports of Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi following the resumption of direct flights with Russia. (more)

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"Samkharadze Urges EU to Seek Explanation from Russian Government on Revocation of Visa and Flight Ban" (more)

How can an effective Georgian leader and political figure maintain peaceful relations with the nation's neighbors and protect Georgian sovereignty and dignity while engaging the world?

In 2008, during the invasion of Ossetia, the world abandoned the tiny nation of Georgia to face a very aggressive and superior military foe that had invaded its territory illegally. (more)