"The decrease in oil prices has caused problems in our region. This influenced Georgia and the exchange rate of GEL as well."

The depreciation of GEL remains among the most serious problems. The exchange rate of GEL with

"Giorgi Kvirikashvili’s plane tickets to New York and Washington cost a total of GEL 18,764… These are first-class tickets."

On 10 December 2014, member of the United National Movement, Irma Nadirashvili, organised a media...

“Visa regulations have significantly hindered the influx of both tourists and labourers from China.”

On 15 January 2015, as a guest on Maestro TV, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development

“The ongoing developments in Ukraine and Russia stimulate export from these countries to Georgia more than from Georgia to these countries.”

On 6 December 2014, commersant.ge published an interview with Minister of Economy and Sustainable

“The worsening of Georgia’s rating in the Doing Business study is due to the new research methodology.”

According to the Doing Business study, Georgia has moved from the 8th to the 15th position in 2014

“The export has increased significantly… There was a trend of decreasing export in the last years.”

“The turnover of enterprises per capita is 12 or 13 times higher in Tbilisi than in the regions.”

On 20 October 2014, Minister of Economy of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, stated on Imedi TV that

“The export has increased significantly… There was a trend of decreasing export in the last years.”

On 20 October, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, stated on

“We have made a significant progress in different fields of the economy this year: the economy is growing, trade has grown by 12% and we have a notic...

On 30 September 2014, Giorgi Kvirikashvili talked about the positive changes in the economy. He

Giorgi Kvirikashvili spoke about the positive changes in the agricultural sector.

On 5 July 2014, as a guest on the TV programme, Business Courier, the Minister of Economy and

“From 1 September 2014 the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union will be enacted. This means that the customs duties wit...

On 26 August 2014, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Giorgi

“We have the lowest taxes in the region, simplified border procedures, a corruption-free environment and very good public services. None of the countr...

On 24 July 2014, in his interview with the British newspaper, The Guardian, the Minister of Economy

“The rating of Georgia has improved in the ratings of Moody’s credit rating agency. The agency has changed its assessment from stable to positive.”

A government meeting was held on 26 August 2014. During the meeting, the Minister of Economy and

“We have 16% growth in export in the first five months. The export of local, especially agricultural, products is growing.”

On 18 July 2014, at the extra plenary session of the Parliament, Minister of Economy and

Giorgi Kvirikashvili on the increase in the number of visitors in the country