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During the meeting, the following issues were discussed - problems arising due to the pandemic, the importance of restoring air traffic, opening the Sarpi border gate, which is an important factor for the economy of both countries, attracting new investments, making new projects in the tourism sector, with the slogan '' two countries, one tourist '' , developing a common tourist route for both countries, ensuring that the tourists coming to Hopa also come to Batumi, and the tourists coming to Batumi also visit Hopa, and the parties exchanged information about the first international virtual construction fair to be held in Georgia.

The Chairman of theInternational Investors Association of Georgia paid a visit to   Mr. Cemal Bilgingulluoglu Owner of Ajara Textile and Honorary Chairman of the  International Investors Association of Georgia. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current problems caused by the pandemic in the world and in our country, discussed the importance of various environmental factors for attracting new investments, various obstacles for foreign investors to invest in Georgia and ways to solve them.  Also, the chairman of the association congratulated Mr. Jemal on the opening of a new factory "Kartli Textile" in Rustavi and wished him success in his future activities. Total amount of investment will be GEL 20 mln and at full capacity employee 4,000 individuals, with 90% of them being women. Kartli Textile is affiliate of “Adjara Textile”, which has been operating in Georgia since 2008 and is one of the biggest exporters. Their existing 3 factories, in Batumi, Poti and Bobokvati, already employees more than 3,500 people. Company produces and export about 15 mln units annually.

Mr. Osman Chalishkan Mzhavanadze, Chairman of the International Investors Association of Georgia, paid a visit to Mr. Sherafettin Ekici, Director of Turkish Airlines in Georgia. The sides discussed the global problems created by the pandemic in the world and in Georgia, the importance of restoring air traffic, both domestic and international flights, easing regulations and the need to create a safe environment for passengers. Mr. Sherfettin Ekiji also noted that flights from Istanbul to Batumi will be resumed from March 10.

Mr. Osman Chalishkan Mzhavanadze, Chairman of theInternational Investors Association of Georgia, paid a working visit to Mr. Osman Turan, Chairman of the Georgian and Turkish Businessmen's Association "GURTİAD". During the meeting, the sides discussed the economic problems in the background of the pandemic and ways to solve it, the problem of increased electricity tariffs, the importance of foreign investment in Georgia, improving the investment environment and important factors for attracting new investments.

Osman Chalishkan Mzhavanadze, Chairman of theInternational Investors Association , paid a working visit to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Georgia, Ms. Fatma Ceren Yazgan. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current problems that arose after the coronavirus, the cooperation between the two countries, the need to attract foreign investment in Georgia and the importance of planning various important projects.

The Chairman of the International Investors Association  of Georgia visited a 102-year-old teacher in the village of Leghva, Kobuleti Municipality, congratulated her on Mother's Day and wished her a long life and good health. Ms. Patti has been a chemistry teacher for 52 years. Also, Mr Osman  visited the Tana Rehabilitation Center and congratulated the mothers on Mother's Day. Mr. Osman handed over sweets and gifts to the children and mothers of the Tana Rehabilitation Center.

Chairman of the Association Osman Chalishkan Mzhavanadze met with the Director of the Batumi Branch of Ziraat Bank Mr Zaza Parsenadze. The meeting was also attended by Ali Mejiti, Deputy Director of Ziraat Bank Batumi Branch and Mamuka Parsenadze, Head of Credit. The sides discussed ways to improve the economic environment in Georgia, the importance of attracting foreign investment in Georgia and also discussed the factors that are important for attracting new investments.

Ameeting with the representatives of the hotel industry was held at the International Investors Association of Georgia. Both  parties discussed the problems in the hotel industry, the establishment of a safe and attractive tourist environment for local and international tourists in the face of the pandemic, and the essential importance of gradual easing of regulations. The Chairman of the Investors Association invited the guests toshare information about the activities of the Association and member companies.

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