The News in Brief
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Summons Polish Ambassador Over Incident Involving Polish Doctor
"A meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia between Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and Acting Polish Ambassador to Georgia, Mariusz Pietrzak.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting, the Georgian side expressed concern about an incident involving a Polish doctor, wherein one of the doctors attempted to take a medical sample from convicted individual Mikheil Saakashvili out of the clinic in violation of established procedures.
"The Polish diplomat was once again informed that the government is committed to ensuring that the public has full information about Mikheil Saakashvili's health condition. In line with this commitment, the government has repeatedly expressed readiness to allow foreign doctors to visit the clinic if the family desires. This willingness has been demonstrated by the visit of Polish doctors to Mikheil Saakashvili, supported by the family's petition and the Polish Embassy. It should be noted that Mikheil Saakashvili's request to be transferred to Poland for treatment was denied by the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
During the meeting, the Georgian side emphasized that the behavior of one of the doctors involved in the Polish medical mission raises concerns, causes misunderstanding, and undermines the credibility of the entire process.
The Polish diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was asked to provide his stance on the incident. During the meeting, the Polish diplomat stated that he had not been informed about the factors contributing to the similar behavior of the Polish doctor," the information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia states.
Russia Tops Remittance Transfers to Georgia in June, Amounting to $129 Million, Reports National Bank
According to the information provided by the National Bank, the volume of remittance flows into the country in June 2023 amounted to $353.2 million, representing a decrease of 17.4% compared to the corresponding indicator in June 2022.
The National Bank states that 97.1% of remittances from abroad to Georgia originate from the 25 largest partner countries.
Statistically, the highest amount, $129.31 million, was transferred from the Russian Federation. Italy ranks second with $42.93 million, followed by the USA with $38.73 million. Greece occupies the fourth position with $20.28 million, while Germany is in fifth place with $20.19 million.
In June 2023, $28.8 million (equivalent to 75.5 million GEL) was sent abroad from Georgia, reflecting a decrease of 2.5% compared to the corresponding figure in June 2022.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Summons Polish Ambassador Over Incident Involving Polish Doctor
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting, the Georgian side expressed concern about an incident involving a Polish doctor, wherein one of the doctors attempted to take a medical sample from convicted individual Mikheil Saakashvili out of the clinic in violation of established procedures.
"The Polish diplomat was once again informed that the government is committed to ensuring that the public has full information about Mikheil Saakashvili's health condition. In line with this commitment, the government has repeatedly expressed readiness to allow foreign doctors to visit the clinic if the family desires. This willingness has been demonstrated by the visit of Polish doctors to Mikheil Saakashvili, supported by the family's petition and the Polish Embassy. It should be noted that Mikheil Saakashvili's request to be transferred to Poland for treatment was denied by the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
During the meeting, the Georgian side emphasized that the behavior of one of the doctors involved in the Polish medical mission raises concerns, causes misunderstanding, and undermines the credibility of the entire process.
The Polish diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was asked to provide his stance on the incident. During the meeting, the Polish diplomat stated that he had not been informed about the factors contributing to the similar behavior of the Polish doctor," the information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia states.
Russia Tops Remittance Transfers to Georgia in June, Amounting to $129 Million, Reports National Bank
The National Bank states that 97.1% of remittances from abroad to Georgia originate from the 25 largest partner countries.
Statistically, the highest amount, $129.31 million, was transferred from the Russian Federation. Italy ranks second with $42.93 million, followed by the USA with $38.73 million. Greece occupies the fourth position with $20.28 million, while Germany is in fifth place with $20.19 million.
In June 2023, $28.8 million (equivalent to 75.5 million GEL) was sent abroad from Georgia, reflecting a decrease of 2.5% compared to the corresponding figure in June 2022.