Prime Minister: Process of Economic Recovery Must Not be Put at Risk with Strict Restrictions

According to the Prime Minister, the process of economic recovery must not be put at risk with strict restrictions. Correspondingly, no such measures are planned.

"We have been receiving the cautious impulses of the representatives of businesses and the economic field through various channels - they are quite worried about the ongoing processes. I would like to emphasize that no strict closures or restrictions will take place. The main component of our policy of adaptation is the following: We must fight the spread of the virus in a targeted, pinpoint manner. This may entail local restrictions; however, the strict systemic restrictions that we imposed to reduce mobility during the first stage will not be repeated in the country. I would like to emphasize, once again, that as of today, the economic recovery of the country, the speed of economic recovery is the priority and, at the same time, we must take care of the health of citizens as well. Today, we have the means to do so. Georgia will have one of the best starting conditions in the post-crisis economy according to all international assessments. Of course, we must use this," Giorgi Gakharia stated.

According to the government's decision, direct air traffic from Kutaisi to Riga will begin from 1 October. The flights, which will be operated by Wizz Air, will take place once a week.