The News in Brief
Monday, October 23, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Memorandum Signed Between the Parliament of Georgia and 'Georgian National Platform'
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Parliament of Georgia and the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, represented by the Georgian National Platform. According to the Parliament, this signing represents another step toward the implementation of the 10th recommendation out of the 12 by the European Union. This recommendation focuses on ensuring the involvement of civil society at all levels in the decision-making process.
The memorandum was signed by the Chairman of the Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, and the Chairman of the National Platform, Nino Chkhobadze.
"We especially appreciate the relationship with the National Platform. On the one hand, it is a platform where more than two hundred non-governmental organizations are united, and they can speak on behalf of non-governmental organizations. This is an invaluable source of professional advice and recommendations. On the other hand, this relationship is important and valuable because any reform and innovation needs to be accepted by society," said the Chairman of the Parliament.
As the Chairman of the Georgian National Platform, Nino Chkhobadze, stated, representatives of the civil sector will be more involved in the decision-making process, which is very important.
Ambassador Lasha Zhvania Announces Georgian Airways to Discontinue Tel-Aviv Flights
The Ambassador of Georgia to Israel, Lasha Zhvania, stated that Georgian Airways will no longer operate direct flights to Tel Aviv. The company's focus is shifting to the Larnaca-Tbilisi route, with additional flights being added. Ambassador Zhvania made these clarifications during an interview on First Channel.
"The information about the airport's closure is incorrect. What we have learned is that Georgian Airways will discontinue its direct flights. It has come to our attention that the company is redirecting its flights to the Larnaca-Tbilisi route and adding additional flights," Zhvania stated.
He mentioned that flights are operated daily by 'El Al', 'Israir', and 'Arik'.
The Ambassador of Israel to Georgia added that over the last two weeks, more than 11,000 people have departed from Israel to destinations in Georgia, including Batumi, Kutaisi, and Tbilisi.
"We also monitor social media, and when someone cannot reach the hotline, we become aware of their needs through social platforms. Today, such a situation occurred with a young mother and her three children. We were able to assist her by purchasing a direct flight ticket, and she is now on her way to Georgia. The crucial aspect is the dissemination of accurate information. When incorrect information circulates, it can lead to anxiety among our citizens living in various cities across Israel. However, when they receive the correct information, they can make more informed decisions. Some choose to remain, while others opt to leave Israel for Georgia, and we are actively monitoring and assisting such individuals," Zhvania explained.
Memorandum Signed Between the Parliament of Georgia and 'Georgian National Platform'
The memorandum was signed by the Chairman of the Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, and the Chairman of the National Platform, Nino Chkhobadze.
"We especially appreciate the relationship with the National Platform. On the one hand, it is a platform where more than two hundred non-governmental organizations are united, and they can speak on behalf of non-governmental organizations. This is an invaluable source of professional advice and recommendations. On the other hand, this relationship is important and valuable because any reform and innovation needs to be accepted by society," said the Chairman of the Parliament.
As the Chairman of the Georgian National Platform, Nino Chkhobadze, stated, representatives of the civil sector will be more involved in the decision-making process, which is very important.
Ambassador Lasha Zhvania Announces Georgian Airways to Discontinue Tel-Aviv Flights
"The information about the airport's closure is incorrect. What we have learned is that Georgian Airways will discontinue its direct flights. It has come to our attention that the company is redirecting its flights to the Larnaca-Tbilisi route and adding additional flights," Zhvania stated.
He mentioned that flights are operated daily by 'El Al', 'Israir', and 'Arik'.
The Ambassador of Israel to Georgia added that over the last two weeks, more than 11,000 people have departed from Israel to destinations in Georgia, including Batumi, Kutaisi, and Tbilisi.
"We also monitor social media, and when someone cannot reach the hotline, we become aware of their needs through social platforms. Today, such a situation occurred with a young mother and her three children. We were able to assist her by purchasing a direct flight ticket, and she is now on her way to Georgia. The crucial aspect is the dissemination of accurate information. When incorrect information circulates, it can lead to anxiety among our citizens living in various cities across Israel. However, when they receive the correct information, they can make more informed decisions. Some choose to remain, while others opt to leave Israel for Georgia, and we are actively monitoring and assisting such individuals," Zhvania explained.