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On July 1, 2013 in Radisson Hotel, Batumi, the Chairman of Ajara Government of A.R. met with Ukrainian Businessmen. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Finance and Economy of Ajara Davit Baladze, the Secretary General of International Investors Association Osman Chalishkan, President of Ajara Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tamaz Shavadze, the Chairman of Department of Tourism and resorts Demur Diasamadze and the other representatives of Business. Ukrainian businessmen were introduced the investment environment by the government officials. The discussion also touched on the local tourism products. After the presentation, Archil Khabadze answered the guests' questions. Ukrainian businessmen delegation consisted of 50 members. Among them were the members of the Association of European Business Development and Ukrainian successful women club. They've been occupied with economic and social activities. The delegation members have already held meetings with representatives of government agencies and civil society organizations in Tbilisi. During the meeting they touched the issues of cooperation and future relations between the two countries. Above mentioned visit was organized by the Embassy of Georgia in Odessa.

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Today was signed the four-point memorandum in the office of International Investors Association.  The signatories were: International Investors Association, Georgian Association of Guides, Batumi Tourism Agency and Tourism Developing Center "Newkaz". Above mentioned cooperation will have great importance for developing tourism in Georgia and to train the qualified guides; It will be great advantage for the future of Georgia to have close cooperation with the abilities and potentials of International Investors Association and to develop tourism. In the frame of the project will be trained 35 guides.

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On 19 July, 2013, was held review of amendments to the Labor Code in the office of IIA, organized by International Investors Association. The meeting was conducted by the Legal adviser of IIA, International Legal Expert, partner of "JMK Legal Consalting" Mr. Gia Kavtaradze. There were invited association member companies and the Head of Ajara Government Investment Policy Department, Mr. Jemal Beridze. At the meeting were discussed and explained following amendments to the Labor Code: what procedures are needed in the case  of hiring an employee or  dismissal, for probation period. Also discussed the terms of the agreement, rate of working hours, overtime, holidays and about the payment concerning with these issues. Association in the near future will send request to the Prime Minister on behalf of the Membership in Trilateral Commission of Social Partnership, which was established at the initiative of the government.

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