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In Istanbul, the members of the Georgian delegation met with the representatives of the Turkey-Georgia Business Council, a member of the "Council of Foreign Economic Relations" (DEIK) of Türkiye. At the meeting, they discussed the dynamics of relations between Georgia and Türkiye in the field of tourism and prospects for future cooperation. The working meeting was held with the involvement and co-organization of the Embassy of Georgia in Türkiye.

On October 11, 2022, meeting held between the deputy economy minister Mariam Kvrivishvili and representatives from Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Pegasus Airlines, a Türkiye-based budget airline, is set to launch flights between the Turkish capital of Ankara to the Georgian capital of Tbilisi starting November 2, the Georgian economy minister announced on Wednesday. The ministry announced the meeting had discussed possibilities of direct flights between Georgia and Türkiye during all four seasons. It said the sides had “expressed readiness” to continue operations to the Black Sea city of Batumi in winter with five flights per week, which it said would “further contribute to the growth of tourist flows to Adjara" region. Both airline companies are considering launching flights to Georgia's western Kutaisi international airport as well.

On October 11, 2022, The first meeting of the bilateral working group of Turkey-Georgia cooperation in the field of tourism was held in Istanbul. Within the framework of the meeting, the parties discussed the potential of Turkey-Georgia tourism and the possibility of development of tourism products. The conversation also touched upon the planning of various training and tourist events and the prospects of future cooperation. Georgian Embassy in Türkiye was involved in and co-organized the meeting.

On October 5, 2022, Chairman of the Türkiye -Georgia Business Council of DEIK and the International Investors Association of Georgia, Osman Chalishkan Mzhavanadze, met with the Ambassador of Türkiye to Azerbaijan Cahit Bagci. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues, deepening of Turkey-Azerbaijan-Georgia relations.

The 3rd International Exhibition of Medical Tourism, Technology, and Equipment, ExpoMed Batumi, organized by the international exhibition company "GEONET EXPO," opened in Batumi. The opening of the exhibition was attended by the government, ministers, representatives of the diplomatic corps, chairmen of associations, and businessmen. The exhibition presents medical equipment and instruments, disposable items, diagnostic equipment, preventive and post-diagnostic therapies, IT systems, orthopedics, physiotherapy/rehabilitation, etc. The exhibition features both local and international medical and rehabilitation institutions. Simultaneously, an international medical conference and B2B meetings are being held. As well as the blood donation campaign "Donate blood, save a life." The purpose of the ExpoMed Batumi exhibition is to popularize the activities of representatives of the international and local medical fields, establish new contacts, and further cooperation.

On September 9, 2022, business forum titled "Diagonal cumulation between Georgia, Türkiye and the European Union - trade and investment opportunities" was held in Tbilisi. In its earlier comments, the state body said diagonal cumulation would support further development of textile, furniture manufacture, construction, plastic and steel product sectors as well as paper and cardboard manufacturing. The forum was attended by Turkish Trade Minister Mehmet Mushi, Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili, USAID Georgia Mission Head John Penelli, "Enterpice Georgia" Agency Director Mikheil Khidureli,  Chairman of Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Giorgi Pertaya, representatives of Georgian and Turkish companies and associations attended the forum. Osman Chalishkan Mzhavanadze, Chairman of the DEİK/Türkiye-Georgia Business Council and International Investors Association of Georgia also attended the mentioned forum. Mr. Osman noted that diagonal cumulation will help attract new investments and increase jobs.

On September 22, 2022, DEIK Turkey-Georgia Business Council and Georgian International Investors Association President Osman Çalışkan Mzhavanadze visited Sarfi customs checkpoint chief Shenol Alkan. During the meeting, the parties discussed the trade and economic relations of the two countries, the causes, and ways of eliminating queues of trucks at the Sarfi customs checkpoint, as well as solving the problems at the customs checkpoint and other relevant issues. There was an exchange of views between the parties regarding the mentioned issues.