Georgian PM, Turkish President review security matters, strategic part...

Garibashvili noted the two countries had achieved “significant” progress in cooperation, reflected in both economic and political dimensions, the Government Administration said.The Georgian official stressed the existing regional projects were a “clear” example of “effective” strategic cooperation, sustainable development and reliable partnership between the two countries that would bring “more economic independence, security and prosperity” to both countries.The officials also reviewed the security environment in the Black Sea region, with Garibashvili emphasising the importance of settling issues through peaceful negotiations.He also extended his gratitude to Erdoğan for his “strong” support for Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, as well as EU and NATO integration.

President delivers her annual report in parliament

According to Zourabichvili, the Georgian government gradually transformed.“Instead of strengthening state institutions, being the cornerstone of democracy, the one-party system and its influence get stronger. Laws adopted in an expedited manner (on covert recordings, abolishment of state inspector, changes in the rule for appointment of judges and foreign agents bill) serve your power’s prolongation instead of serving democracy strengthening and citizens’ welfare. The court reform, vital for the country’s future, is at a deadlock,” President said.Salome Zourabichvili went on to say that the ruling party members speak in unison, and those having different viewpoints, tend to quit the party.“The party influence is evident in the government and parliament. The party turned into a decision-making space. The party chairman announces his standpoint on all political issues in advance, and the decision-making process is vague, not to mention open discussions.You are the government confronting the country’s foreign goal, the people’s mandate. By inviting Gavrilov (Russian MP) in 2019, you raised doubts and questions for the first time, though the actual transformation began in 2021 when the Georgian Dream former Chairman Bidzina Ivanishvili quit politics,” she said.President also recalled the annulling of the document drafted with the engagement of the European Council President and rejection of the EU loan.“You have never stopped the anti-European rhetoric, blaming and insulting our partners. All this finally came to the extent that we expelled the former EU ambassador from the country with reprimands and accusations,” Zourabichvili stated.

Anti-Russian sanctions were not violated at Georgian customs – Ministe...

As the Minister of Finance noted, all products included in the list determined by the countries participating in the sanctions, as well as any customs operations (including export, re-export and transit), which can be carried out by sanctioned individuals or companies, are subject to special customs control in Georgia.In his speech, the Minister noted that from the very first days of the imposition of international sanctions, a relevant working group was created in the Customs Risk Management Division of the Customs Department of the Revenue Service, which carries out centralized control of the enforcement of the said sanctions.

PM attends test flight of unmanned aerial vehicles by Georgian-Polish...

The FLYEYE unmanned aerial system is designed for high-precision tasks in adverse environmental conditions and radio-electronic warfare, in every climate zone. The system allows for covert surveillance and the analysis of captured data in real-time, day and night. The Warmate loitering munition boasts confirmed effectiveness and a high-precision target hit. It employs various types of warheads. It is used by the Polish Army and the regular armies and special forces of NATO member or non-member clients alike.Delta-WB LLC was established in Georgia by Delta International LLC and WB Electronics SA, companies established by Delta with 100% participation shares. The goal of this Georgian-Polish enterprise is to assemble UAVs. The enterprise will be able to manufacture hundreds of drones a year. At this stage, the company ensures procedures for streamlining the assembly line for Warmate and FLYEYE UAVs.To develop the military industry, an agreement has been signed between Delta-WB and the Defense Ministry of Georgia which envisages opening the first UAV training center in the region. The center’s professional instructors will retrain the relevant Defense Forces personnel.Irakli Garibashvili, joined by the Defense and Interior Ministers, dined together with soldiers in the dining hall of the Training and Military Education Command’s Support Center Krtsanisi.

PM Launched A Meeting Of The Competitive Selection Commission For The...

Commission members elected Revaz Javelidze, Head of Government Administration as Chairman of the Competitive Selection Commission on the grounds of voting. In line with the Executive Order N289 issued by Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia on 22nd December 2022, a competitive selection process was launched for the vacant position of the Head of Anti-Corruption Bureau of Georgia. The Referred Competitive Selection Commission was established and its composition was defined on 30th December 2022 in line with the Executive Order N304.Competitive Selection Commission comprises the following officials:– Revaz Javelidze, Head of Government Administration;– MP Mikheil Sarjveladze, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Civil Integration;– MP Anri Okhanashvili, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Legal Affairs;– Giorgi Mikautadze, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court of Georgia;– Bakur Abuladze, First Deputy General Prosecutor of Georgia;– Tamar Gvaramadze, Acting Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia;– Alexandre Kevkhishvili of Transparency International – Georgia.The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Georgia has been established as a legal entity of public law (LEPL) in line with amendments made to the legislation of Georgia. It is mandated to operate independently and be accountable towards the Parliament of Georgia and Interagency Anti-Corruption Council of Georgia.The Anti-Corruption Bureau will be managed by the Head of Anti-Corruption Bureau, who will be selected by a commission comprising public institutions and civil society representatives through a process of competitive selection. At least 2, but maximum 5 candidates will be selected through the process. Head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau will be appointed by the Prime Minister of Georgia for a tenure of 6 (six) years.