Georgia unilaterally abolishes visa regime with Russia

The President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili made a unilateral initiative to abolish the visa regime with Russia. "Let all Russian citizens know that they can safely arrive in Georgia, and move on its territory " Saakashvili said on Tuesday during the annual address to parliament.

Saakashvili stressed that it is a step towards improving relations with Russia, in which Georgia is interested. "We are interested in good relations with neighbors. And Russia is our neighbor. However, we are ready to build these relationships, taking into account mutual interests and on equal terms," Saakashvili added.

Saakashvili noted that Georgia gave consent for entry of Russia into the WTO due to the desire to improve relations "Russia hasn't mentioned the interests of the separatists during the negotiations, and it was our little victory," Saakashvili added.

The President of Georgia underlined that his country is introducing a visa-free regime with Russia to attract tourists and businessmen. "Our country is open for the Russian businessmen, and they should know that they can safely move on it, because there is no place for tanks, if there is a place for business. And we promise that no one will prevent tourists from drinking Georgian wine and "Borjomi" Saakashvili said.


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