The News in Brief
Friday, December 22, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
President Zourabichvili Denounces Possible Transfer of Bichvinta Country Houses to Russia as Illegal and Illegitimate
The President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, denounced the potential transfer of Bichvinta country houses to Russia, labeling it as both illegal and illegitimate.
"This decision, like all others related to the airport and Ochamchire, is illegitimate, illegal, and has been made without the will of the people.
These are our lands, our airport, our port-collectively ours. Therefore, our defense lies in the international arena, consistently protesting to prevent these illegitimate steps from becoming de facto actions," said Zourabichvili.
According to the information reported by the so-called opposition of the Abkhazian occupation regime, Bichvinta cottages may finally be handed over to Russia on December 28. The self-proclaimed parliament is planning to 'ratify' the relevant document on December 28.
In January 2022, a document was secretly signed between the government of the occupation regime of Abkhazia and Russia. According to this agreement, the government country house 'Bichvinta' will be transferred to the ownership of the Russian Federation.
Ministry of Internal Affairs Denies Georgia's Rejection of the 'Balkan Model'
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has released a statement regarding the agreement between Georgia and Germany on migration and mobility. The statement clarifies that the so-called 'Balkan model' was not discussed in the agreement signed between the two countries.
Refuting claims made by the German publication 'tagesschau', the Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that the information about the Georgian side rejecting the so-called 'Balkan model' is false. According to the publication, Joachim Stamp, the special representative of the German federal government in migration agreements, proposed to the Georgian government the opening of the labor market for Georgian personnel, drawing inspiration from the Western Balkans model.
"Unfortunately, incorrect information is circulating in various media outlets, suggesting that the Georgian side rejected the so-called 'Balkan model'. This is not true.
We would like to emphasize that the negotiation process between Georgia and Germany, including relevant meetings and visits, took place over an extended period. The resulting draft agreement did not include discussions about the so-called 'Balkan model.
It should be noted that the agreement signed on December 19, 2023, marks a significant step forward in our country's path toward European integration. The decision of the Federal Republic of Germany to recognize Georgia as a safe country is particularly welcomed," the statement reads.
According to the agency, the agreement will expand the scope of legal employment for Georgian citizens in the German labor market. Beyond seasonal jobs, additional employment opportunities will emerge in areas such as logistics, transport, and services.
President Zourabichvili Denounces Possible Transfer of Bichvinta Country Houses to Russia as Illegal and Illegitimate
"This decision, like all others related to the airport and Ochamchire, is illegitimate, illegal, and has been made without the will of the people.
These are our lands, our airport, our port-collectively ours. Therefore, our defense lies in the international arena, consistently protesting to prevent these illegitimate steps from becoming de facto actions," said Zourabichvili.
According to the information reported by the so-called opposition of the Abkhazian occupation regime, Bichvinta cottages may finally be handed over to Russia on December 28. The self-proclaimed parliament is planning to 'ratify' the relevant document on December 28.
In January 2022, a document was secretly signed between the government of the occupation regime of Abkhazia and Russia. According to this agreement, the government country house 'Bichvinta' will be transferred to the ownership of the Russian Federation.
Ministry of Internal Affairs Denies Georgia's Rejection of the 'Balkan Model'
Refuting claims made by the German publication 'tagesschau', the Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that the information about the Georgian side rejecting the so-called 'Balkan model' is false. According to the publication, Joachim Stamp, the special representative of the German federal government in migration agreements, proposed to the Georgian government the opening of the labor market for Georgian personnel, drawing inspiration from the Western Balkans model.
"Unfortunately, incorrect information is circulating in various media outlets, suggesting that the Georgian side rejected the so-called 'Balkan model'. This is not true.
We would like to emphasize that the negotiation process between Georgia and Germany, including relevant meetings and visits, took place over an extended period. The resulting draft agreement did not include discussions about the so-called 'Balkan model.
It should be noted that the agreement signed on December 19, 2023, marks a significant step forward in our country's path toward European integration. The decision of the Federal Republic of Germany to recognize Georgia as a safe country is particularly welcomed," the statement reads.
According to the agency, the agreement will expand the scope of legal employment for Georgian citizens in the German labor market. Beyond seasonal jobs, additional employment opportunities will emerge in areas such as logistics, transport, and services.