On March 23, 2011, Business Ombudsmen of Georgia, Mr. Giorgi Pertaia met with representatives of business companies and investors of the Ajara region at the conference hall of the International Investors Association of Georgia (IIA) . About 40 companies , mostly members of the IIA, were represented at the meeting, organized by the Association. In a dialogue format, investors raised a number of problems that are affecting daily activities of the investors in Ajara. Among them the issues of production, import and new tax code were broadly covered. Business Ombudsmen Pertaia welcomed cooperation with investors and expressed readiness to further analyze outstanding problems and mediate with the Government of Georgia, which in turn will improve effective operation of investors in the region and the investment climate, in general.