EMM News Explorer: Nika Gilauri

[-said]: We met with the Indian and Korean businessmen, who intend to invest in our economy, mainly in industry and energy,

trendnews 26-JAN-12

[-said]: The forum participants, especially private sector and investors expressed particular interest in our country. They are mainly interested in sectors, where investments can be made, in addition they are especially interested in facilitated business conduct in Georgia and control over their investments,

trendnews 26-JAN-12

[-said]: Speaking about the social package we imply an increase of the retirement package from September 1 this year. You know that under the new law, this package was increased to 140 lari, which will be distributed to all retirement pensioners. It includes a voucher for the insurance and the sum

georgiatimes 04-JAN-12

[-said]: In next year's budget social sphere and public health will be our priorities and we will spend 29.6 percent of the budget in this direction,

trendnews 29-DEC-11

[-noted]: This is also well indicated by a 60 percent increase in goods turnover in recent years, as well as annual growth of a number of tourists visiting Georgia.

trendnews 20-DEC-11

[-said]: And it happens at a time when rating companies lower ratings of most countries, including European countries,

trendnews 15-DEC-11

[-said]: We have been working with the government members, the office of the president and parliament on the budget a lot. This is rather balanced budget and one of the healthiest budgets in the total amount of 8.5 billion, which is at 10-11 times more than in 2003. The state budget amounts 7 billion 940 million GEL

georgiatimes 14-DEC-11

[-said]: This day confirms that Georgia has become a full member of the European Union since the free trade means economic integration of Georgia into the EU

georgiatimes 13-DEC-11

[-said]: Economic cooperation with Astana is also very important for us, so I think we can settle all these questions

georgiatimes 07-DEC-11

[ said]: Exactly Georgia at this moment is one of the most attractive markets, and I hope that these investments will continue in the future and they will eventually affect the creation of jobs

georgiatimes 02-DEC-11

[-said]: These figures are recorded in the period when the world faces difficult economic situation. At this time Georgia still receives investments and investors are looking for new markets, which enables to create new work places,

trendnews 01-DEC-11

[ said]: I mean the support of the Czech Republic in the preparation of an agreement on free trade, liberalization of the visa posts, implementation of future activities on European integration of Georgia

georgiatimes 29-NOV-11

[ said]: Czech Prime Minister emphasized success in the progress of Georgia's integration into NATO

georgiatimes 29-NOV-11

[-noted]: This is not a high indicator, but everything is relative. In 2003, GDP per capita was $900 so it more than tripled over the past eight years. This is a very good indicator, and Georgia will show higher paces of development over the next 5 years,

trendnews 25-NOV-11

[-noted]: reforms being implemented in Armenia and Georgia will become the main instruments for the realization of joint projects.

armenianow 23-NOV-11

[-said]: We envisage restoration of high-voltage transmission to ensure the safety of both countries,

panarmenian 21-NOV-11

[ said]: I am glad that year-by-year these relations are deepening and developing

arka 21-NOV-11

[ said]: . Therefore, any company can implement flights

arka 21-NOV-11

[ said]: All airlines are private and they themselves decide the efficiency of any flight. I think that it should be very beneficial

arka 21-NOV-11

[ said]: We should continue negotiations for full implementation of joint projects. At present, in Armenia and Georgia reforms in different spheres are implemented which will become the main instruments in the implementation of joint programs

arka 21-NOV-11

[-said]: We definitely have to continue negotiations over complete implementation of joint projects. Currently, Armenia and Georgia are implementing reforms in different spheres that will be the major instruments for implementation of joint projects,

a1plus 20-NOV-11

[-said]: The main program is to make the Armenian and Georgian passing points work in a common way. We have already implemented this program on the Georgian-Turkish border and have become convinced that it is very effective. It reduces the time that people spend crossing the border. We would like to implement the same program on the Armenian-Georgian border and we hope that it will be as soon as possible,

a1plus 20-NOV-11

[-noted]: And this also happens at a time when there is a serious economic crisis in the world, and financial markets are on the edge of breakdown,

trendnews 18-NOV-11

[-said]: The economic activity in 10 months was rather positive and, as a result, the pace of economic growth reached 6.5 percent, a rather high indicator we had expected from the beginning of the year and so had the International Monetary Fund. Our initial parameter in the early year was 5.5 percent but we revised it later and, upon consent with the IMF, the pace of economic growth this year should have been 6 percent. The parameter of the pace of economic growth gets increased, though we officially leave 6 percent

trendnews 18-NOV-11

[ said]: We put forward very simple and concrete demands during the negotiations on Russia's accession to the WTO. Our demands have been met thanks to the assistance of Switzerland, which took them into account and included them into a final document. This document fully meets our requirements, which we have insisted throughout the negotiations process, so we agreed on them

georgiatimes 17-NOV-11

[-said]: The infrastructure, tourism, energy and banking sectors are developing very quickly. I can't say, of course, that everything is brilliant, there is still a lot to do. We need even greater development and progress, but I will say that there is no better place to do business than Georgia,

trendnews 17-NOV-11

[-said]: There are so many Russian companies operating in Georgia. Russian VTB, for example, is one of the largest banks in Georgia. And one of the biggest investors in Georgia's energy sector is the company RAO, which owns distribution networks and hydroelectric power plants. The Lukoil is one of the largest suppliers of oil products in Georgia. The Beeline is the third largest provider of mobile telephony in the country. There is a very active economic presence of Russian companies in the Georgian market, includin

georgiatimes 17-NOV-11

[-said]: The example of Greece, Italy and other countries shows that the world is experiencing tough period,

trendnews 17-NOV-11

[-said]: When I think about the Georgian-German relations, I believe that Germany must become the country that will support Georgia's integration into NATO and the international organizations most of all because it is a country that passed through the period we are facing today,

trendnews 16-NOV-11

[ said]: We briefed the Minister with the reforms that strengthen democracy in Georgia

georgiatimes 15-NOV-11

[-told this]: Georgia-News

georgiatimes 10-NOV-11

[ said]: Those who today receive 100 lari (about $ 60) will receive an additional 25 lari (about $ 15) plus a package of insurance, and those who receive 110 lari (about $ 66) - will receive 15 lari (about $ 9) and additional insurance

georgiatimes 10-NOV-11

[ said]: I believe that this important reform, especially in terms of health, since senior citizens - is that part of society, which was not insured and they had a huge health care costs

georgiatimes 10-NOV-11

[-announce]: Georgia News

georgiatimes 02-NOV-11

[-said]: Even if Russian market opens for us, unfortunately, this is not a reliable market, an that was proved in case of Belarus, Moldova ...

georgiatimes 02-NOV-11

[-said]: That can't happen, because the Georgian economy and trade are both diversified enough

georgiatimes 02-NOV-11

[ said]: Georgia should not have very high level of public debt, the country's annual expenditures should not exceed revenues, the deficit must be low, inflation is expected to be approximately at the same exponent, while economic growth should be above average. So we will be able to catch up fast

georgiatimes 01-NOV-11

[ said]: This is a preliminary figure, which gives us grounds to state that in late this year, economic growth will be not 5.5, as planned, but six percent. Accordingly, we can formally amend the budget and plan economic growth in 2011 at six percent,

trendnews 26-OCT-11

[ said]: The companies, which have American business partners who have specific trade relations with the United States, come here. Accordingly, this companies have interest to America. In today's situation, when the world economy is in poor condition, it is very important that Georgia retains a stable macroeconomic indicators and attract international investment

georgiatimes 25-OCT-11

[ said]: Strategic Development Plan of 10 points is a detailed action plan on what and how we do in 2011-2015. This applies to infrastructure, energy, agriculture, health and other areas. In reality it is a document of social and economic policies, which needs to be updated every 6 months, and after update, it includes information about what has been done and what should be done in the near future. Over the past six weeks, the Government has worked intensively on the update of the plan ...

georgiatimes 21-OCT-11

[-said]: We are confident that Gorozia will prove himself in his new post, especially as he is working in Samegrelo for 6 years and showed himself well there, and now we expects new energy and new ideas from him, and we once again stress that agriculture remains a priority of our activity,

trendnews 20-OCT-11

[-said]: Kvezereli remains in the government team, but his future work will become known later,

trendnews 20-OCT-11

[-said]: Our purpose is to create a comfortable environment for private sector. Its results are obvious. We should look at the law and regulation through the eyes of private sector. We have defined the goal and this is to create an environment where corruption is equal to zero, to lower taxes and improve logistics

georgiatimes 05-OCT-11

[-announce]: GHN

georgiatimes 23-SEP-11

[-said]: Exports has grown by 40 percent, what is pretty good for this year. Imports has grown by 38 percent. The figures of the banking sector are quite encouraging, and the volume of deposits had increased by 11 percent. The volume of loans is 14 percent

georgiatimes 23-SEP-11

[ said]: As a result of such transactions, it will be possible to create new jobs, attracting hundreds of millions of dollars and promoting economic growth. This is a common transaction. Many countries have passed this way, and the shares of many state-owned companies are still placed on exchanges. The government is actively monitoring the situation on the international exchanges. At this stage, there is not most favorable situation, so the exact date of the transaction is unknown,

trendnews 14-SEP-11

[-said]: This is a record figure for Georgia. That is, Georgia has not achieved such an export volume as it did in May of 2011,

trendnews 28-JUN-11

[-said]: I want to meet with governors to discuss existing problems in Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, and Shida Kartli. We have to decide what can be done after effects of the natural disaster raging there

trendnews 22-JUN-11

[-said]: It was Gvindadze’s accomplishment that more than 2 billion out of USD 4,5 billion has already arrived to Georgia and Georgia will receive it in the coming years

geotimes 17-JUN-11

[-said]: Georgia was successful this year. Several months ago, when we issued 10-year Eurobond, it was one of the most successful transactions in the world financial market and it is Dimitry Gvindadze’s accomplishment

geotimes 17-JUN-11

[-said]: We are working with Azerbaijan and Armenia. Although specific steps have not yet been made in this direction, but there is agreement on this matter,

trendnews 04-MAY-11

[-said]: We are working to further simplify border crossing procedures with neighboring countries. These procedures are simplified, but we think that they can be simplified even more. When the new customs checkpoint is opened in Sarpi, crossing of the Georgian-Turkish border will become even simpler,

trendnews 04-MAY-11

[-said]: This is a 650-megawatt project worth one billion dollars,

trendnews 22-APR-11

[-said]: At a meeting with the Italian Economy Minister a number of new issues were discussed, including the establishment of direct flights between Tbilisi and Rome, in which the Italians are interested. I hope this issue will soon be resolved,

trendnews 21-APR-11

[-said]: We discussed the possibility of opening a sea transport. It is possible that European cargo will be conveyed to Asia through Poti. This is a very interesting project, as its implementation will attract additional cargo to the country, will bring more profits to us and create new jobs,

trendnews 21-APR-11

[-said]: The debates will begin on March 22, and I will speak, first, followed by the economic ministers, which will end on March 25, summing up the meeting,

trendnews 15-MAR-11

[-said]: These political debates are important. The cabinet is ready for debates in parliament. We have a very specific plan that addresses all issues facing parliament and the public. We are ready to answer all the questions,

trendnews 15-MAR-11

[-said]: The new ministry will issue the license, as well as deal with energy issues,

trendnews 22-FEB-11

[-told]: A political agreement was reached on joint border management,

asbarez 17-FEB-11

[-said]: I was asked this question previously a number of times and I want to state that the Georgian government will not be selling a controlling stake of the gas pipeline,

hurriyetdailynews 17-FEB-11

[-said]: The Georgian government has no intention to sell the control stock of the main gas pipeline to any other country,

a1plus 16-FEB-11

[-said]: It is difficult for private sector to work on such a fund. The state will try to get the funds individually. We will create a new fund, and in principle it would be a partnership fund that will implement several projects. They include primarily agricultural logistics centers, second - energy security and the third - projects that the private sector will not be able to carry out on their own,

trendnews 15-FEB-11

[-said]: In his report, the President pointed out that the state with close relations and coordination with the private sector seeks to implement several investment projects. I mean the construction of an oil refinery. We are holding consultations on the project with the Azerbaijani counterparts. Besides, it is planned to create logistics centers for the development of agriculture,

trendnews 15-FEB-11

[-added]: The Environment Ministry will deal mainly with environmental issues, but issues of natural resources and licensing will be transferred to the Energy Ministry, as to date this agency works on natural resources and the use of water resources,

trendnews 09-FEB-11

[-said]: In the next month and a half, the ministry's structure will be updated,

trendnews 09-FEB-11

[-said]: US Senate will discuss the question of occupied territories by Russian Federation. We wish this resolution to be supported by all Senate. All those with whom we discussed this question are highly supporting Georgian side,

geotimes 03-FEB-11

[-added]: This is a very significant position. Our main goal is the State and private sector cooperation provision. Tax Ombudsman has got the key role in the process

geotimes 28-JAN-11

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