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We do not have Bad Results. Many Countries dream of 5% Economic Growth – Appraisals of the IRI Report
Public Service Hall – State Services in One Space
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Levan Kakava to be appointed as New Head of Revenue Service
Agronet Set to build Walnut Processing Plants in Georgia
Today, the Minister of finances, Ivane Machavariani presented Levan Kakava as a new head of Revenue Service.
Company "Agronet" plans to build two walnut processing plants in Georgia- Kakheti and Marneuli. Investment volume reaches 2 million EUR. The construction will continue for two years.
Government to discuss lowering 200 000 GEL Margin for issuing GEL-Denominated Loans Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has instructed the Finance Minister to discuss the probability of lowering the 200 000 GEL margin for issuing GEL-denominated loans.
Georgia plans to establish New Airline - Aero Georgia with European Capital Aero Georgia Group, an airline company that has just appeared on the market, plans to establish an airline.
Tbilisi Mayor: No Plans to discuss New Election System Initiatives
Turkey, Georgia to work on Simplified Customs Line
Less than 1 year is left before the elections. Consequently, we do not plan to discuss any new election system initiatives.
Turkey and Georgia have agreed to work on a simplified customs line which could pave the way for ending delays in transportation. Georgia exported Products Worth of 370 Million USD to Japan in 2018
Average of 340 Regular Flights a Week to operate at Georgian International Airports By the end of March 2020, there will be an average of 340 regular flights a week at Georgian International Airports.
Georgia exported products worth $370 million to Japan in 2018. According to the agency, Georgia sees Japan as a major trading partner in the field of exports.
Single Window Principle Service to be introduced at Georgian Ports In 2019-2020, in order to further develop Georgia’s transit potential, a single window service will be introduced at Georgian ports.
Unemployment Rate decreased by 11.1% in Georgia In the III quarter of 2019 year the unemployment rate in Georgia decreased by 1.1 percentage points compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and equaled 11.1 percent.
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Mardaleishvili Medical Group organizes Press Tour in Diagnostic Center of Modern Standards
On November 15, the Mardaleishvili Medical Group organized a press tour for media representatives in its diagnostic center equipped to modern standards. The introductory tour was aimed at presenting the new diagnostic center at 4 Tamarashvili Street in Tbilisi. The invited specialists introduced the tour participants to the unique capabilities of its diagnostic center which offers patients a full range of radiological examinations, including a laboratory arranged in accordance with modern standards and closed automatic systems. A laboratory examination conducted in accordance with these standards ensures maximum accuracy when diagnosing. Mardaleishvili Medical Group cooperates
with General Electric and therefore the diagnostic center is equipped with modern equipment of the company, unique not only in Georgia but also in the region. Particularly noteworthy is the latest model, 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as mammography with tomosynthesis function, which greatly enhances the early detection and accurate diagnosis of malignant tumors. In addition, the Mardaleishvili Diagnostic Center is distinguished for it ultramodern models of computer tomography, densitometer, ultrasound, endoscope, X-ray and X-ray equipment. Zaza Koplatadze, Director of Mardaleishvili Medical Group, hosted the invited media representatives. The diagnostic center is one of the first not only in the post-Soviet countries but in the world to have ultra-modern equipment of the highest standards, which is a huge success for the Mardaleishvili Medical Group and the whole of Georgia. “3 Tesla Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) represents the closest model of General Electric. This is equipment of latest generation that can diagnose, identify and detect any disease
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at a very early stage. This is a prerequisite for the detection of any pathology, its timely treatment and recovery,� Koplatadze explains. GEL 20 million was invested in equipping the Mardaleishvili Diagnostic Center. At present, the clinic employs 120 people. "The Mardaleishvili Diagnostic Center is staffed by specialists who have received a good education not only in Georgia but abroad. Today, they have returned to us and therefore, leading physicians recognized in Georgia as well as in America and Europe will provide patients with medical research and consultations. A diagnostic center arranged in accordance with modern standards will be able to meet the medical needs of the Georgian population with high quality,� says Konstantine Mardaleishvili, Head of the Oncology Research Center. Representatives of the Ministry of Health, Tbilisi City Health and Social Services and Parliamentary Health Committee, practitioners and other health professionals were also invited to the presentation of the diagnostic center.
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Economic Growth Potential According to a preliminary forecast by TBC Bank, 2019 economic growth will be about 4.7%. Growth is expected to exceed 5% in 2020, TBC Bank’s chief economist Otar Nadaraia told BusinessPartner. Economic growth remains within the planned parameters. External factors that have negatively affected economic growth in 2018 have improved in 2019, he said. The third quarter of 2019 was very successful, and on the whole, this year the economy will grow by 4.7%. As for 2020, a slowdown will emerge in January-June 2020, compared to the same period of 2019. However, the situation will be improved in the second half of 2020, and growth will exceed 5%, he added. “2019 economic growth is expected to be about 4.7%, or a little higher. As for the year of 2020, according to the basic scenario, the indicator
is expected to decline year on year. The first and second quarters of 2020 will be comparatively lower, because of the Russian flight ban and the slowing major infrastructure projects. Economic growth will accelerate in the second half of 2020, and the figure will get closer to a long-term growth rate. We expect at least a 5% upturn, or we may have a scenario where we have a higher base”, Nadaraia noted. This year, loan growth is lower year on year, and in 2020 this rate will be maintained or decline, he said. At the same time, external factors, which have an essential impact on economic growth, will improve in all directions in 2020. The tourism sector will show more stability to lower tourist inflows from Russia and FDI slowdown will also be alleviated compared to 2019, he said.
TBC Bank’s chief economist supposes that the next year is an election year and certain pessimism may emerge in the mood of consumers. As for inflation, Nadaraia suggests that in order to maintain the target inflation rate, the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) will have to tighten the monetary policy rate again, especially in the event that political stability declines in the country. “This year the inflation rate is expected to be at 7-8%. The key objective is that in 2020, the inflation rate should return to the targeted number, and even go below. The current exchange rate makes this less possible. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the GEL’s exchange rate. If the political factors and consumer and business climate worsens, we expect the monetary policy rate to rise further”, Otar Nadaraia told BusinessPartner.
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Georgia’s First Digital Bank “Space” enters the Global Market Georgia’s first digital bank, “Space,” has entered the global market. What benefits will Space receive from its partnership with VISA, and which countries will it appear in? TBC Bank deputy director general Nikoloz Kurdiani answered these questions for BusinessPartner. After their first successful year, Space plans to enter the European and CIS markets. This is a digital application only for cellular phones. The bank has no branches,
and all work is performed online. People without enough time in their everyday life are the application’s clients. “Over the last year, more than 160,000 people have opened accounts, while we expected a half this number. It is interesting that about 600,000 people have downloaded the application”, Kurdiani noted. Space plans to enter several new markets, including Uzbekistan, he said.
In response to questions regarding non-core business activities, Kurdiani explains that the guiding principle is that the company remain in the banking business. “The ecosystem is related to a person’s everyday life. Our objective is to offer our assistance where there is no payment, lending or any other services. The word ‘ecosystem’ implies a comprehensive analysis”, Kurdiani said.
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e v a h t o n We do s. t l u s e R d Ba es i r t n u o C Many 5% f o m a e r d – h t w o r G c Economi he t f o s l a s i Appra rt o p e R I R I
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has published its first report after the June protests and rallies in Georgia. According to the IRI press release, trust in the Authorities has declined overall. According to the research, 80% of the respondents named unemployment as a key challenge for Georgia, as well as living costs and poverty. “This factor is also a key problem on a personal level. According to 50% of respondents, unemployment, low salaries, poverty and the general economic situation help to form a regretful situation for their families. Moreover, the majority of respondents (59%) think that the economic problems create major obstacles for Georgia’s democratic development,” the report reads. Michael Cowgill, a representative of the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia, noted that the Georgian economy has made progress, but this is not reflected in the lives of ordinary citizens, and responsibility for that lays with both businesses and the government. “I have been working here for 22 years, and the key challenge is that economic progress has not generated public welfare.” The economic situation in regions differs from Tbilisi, and that’s why economic progress is not reflected in the broader population. Priority should be given to establishing a good labor market in the regions, Michael Cowgill said. “Business representatives and business associations have been working on creating as many jobs as possible. All of us agree that unemployment is a key challenge. We try to attract more investors and allow domestic investors to expand their businesses. This is our number one objective. I have been working in the education field, too, and I want my students to more effectively ready for labor market better. This is a key challenge. More jobs will overcome poverty. I agree with the IRI report, that people genuinely feel the influence that these problems have. I would like to note that businesses are making progress, especially in the field of tourism, hotel and development sector. GDP indicators are getting better compared to other countries in the region. We have the economy, but I have been working here for 22 years and the key challenge I see is that economic progress does not bring benefits to ordinary people. I believe both
businesses and the government should pay much attention to this issue. People should feel that the economic situation in their country is making progress. To attain this goal, I have one suggestion: more attention should be paid to the regions. We have different results in Tbilisi and regions, according to all reports. Students flee to the capital city, because they do not have the same opportunities in the regions. To improve this situation, the business sector should also make the necessary efforts. We should pay more attention to the regions, and create decent conditions for students in Kutaisi and the other regions,” Cowgill said. The American businessman has also looked at the current state of polarization among the authorities and the population. Citizens are protesting, but investors should realize that this is a temporary process, and they should attract financial resources to the Georgian economy at normal and even increasing rates. “A similar event has become a tradition in this country, every year. However, an investor is smart, and he knows that this is a temporary situation, and it cannot destabilize the economy. Citizens expressed their disappointment, and this is a natural process. They have the right to be disappointed, but this should be expressed in legal ways. Investors frequently find risky situations in Georgia, but they should realize that there’s domestic potential, and they should not let similar a destabilization effect the Georgian economy,” Cowgill said. “I appreciate IRI reports, but I do not trust the report prepared by Georgia-based representatives, because their reports have never reflected reality”, Paata Kvizhinadze, first Deputy Chairman of the Parliament’s finance and budget committee commented on the IRI report, under which 80% of the respondents believe that unemployment, living costs and poverty are key challenges in Georgia. Poverty is a major problem. This was a problem 30 years ago, and this is a problem even today. We know this without IRI reports, however, I would not specify figures, he said. “Despite various reports, pensions have increased by 1.3 billion GEL since 2012. The health budget has also increased by 1.6 billion GEL to 4 billion GEL. Many things have improved in this way, but poverty was so overwhelming that the relief is less evident today. When we
came to power, GDP was 26 billion GEL, but in 2019 we will have 45 billion GEL in GDP. The figure will exceed 50 billion GEL in 2020. Some of our colleague says that the situation has worsened, but this is untrue, because similar statements are not confirmed by real statistics,” Kvizhinadze said. In response to the question of why Georgian Dream has failed to defeat poverty in 7 years, despite its welfare and rapid development promises, Kvizhinadze noted that regretfully, no government has made a breakthrough in the economy. We have not have had bad results. Many countries dream of 5% economic growth, including developed countries, but we wanted higher figures, he said. “Our citizens could not enjoy benefits from rapid development because of the regional situation. The economies of all the leading countries has halved, including Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and Azerbaijan. In similar cases a 5% upturn is a great result for the country. This crisis has resolved itself, step by step. Countries are recovering. We expect higher economic growth in 2020. What was hindering our economic growth in 2012? We did not have trade relations with anybody, excluding Turkey. And I say openly that Georgia has a very bad deal with Turkey. We had trade with the CIS, but the CIS countries abstained from taking active steps because of Russian factor, as Georgia did not have trade relations with Russia in that period. Now we have free trade with Europe, and theCIS has opened completely. We have free trade with China. We hope economic growth will accelerate further”, Kvizhinadze noted. Economic expert Giorgi Tsutskiridze says that the current developments have shadowed many issues, including economic issues, while political developments always impact the economy, especially in developing countries. I would like to note that the country is developing. Net exports are growing and imports are declining. According to Geostat, the national statistics service of Georgia, exports made up 3,035.7 million USD, up 10.4% year on year, while the imports made up 7,331.2 million USD, down 3.1% year on year. It is worth
noting that the negative trade balance narrowed by 5.3% year on year, and there is a serious chance for a reduction of external vulnerabilities. Today, the negative trade balance makes up only 41.4% of our external trade turnover. “It should be noted that in the same period, exports without re-exports rose by 1.9% year on year, and the figure made up 1,889.3 million USD. One more important detail is that exports to EU countries are growing as a share of total exports growth dynamics, and the figure makes up 22.6% of total exports. The volume has increased by 14% year on year, and this demonstrates the positive effect of a free trade agreement with the EU. As regarding current political developments and their negative impact on the economy: the June 20-21 events have showed that the current instability generated uncertainty and negative expectations, first of all, in terms of currency exchange rate. The major volatility in the GEL exchange rate started on June 25th, as a result of the high import dependence of our economy, growing prices, and growing inflation indicators. These aspects are expected to shrink exports, and economic growth over the medium term on the macroeconomic level. The weak GEL has a positive impact on exports on the one hand, but grows the primary cost of products, because of high import dependence. Growing inflation makes the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) further tightens monetary policy. As a result, export growth rates are expected to fall and have a negative impact on economic growth. It should be noted that among Georgia’s major exports items in January-October, copper ores and contracts rose by 24.7%, medicines grew by 23.7%, mineral and spring waters grew by 24.6%, and natural grape wines increased by 12.7%. Over the past few years, the statistics taken in 2018 prove the growth dynamics of net exports. Last year, exports rose by 22.7% to 3 355.7 million USD, while imports rose by 15% to 9 136. Million USD. I believe that this is because of Georgian government’s decisions for promoting and diversifying exports. First, the successfully completion of free trade agreement negotiations fosters the diversification of export markets and generate additional exports potential. At the same time, the government’s decisions to improve the competitive capacity of the private sector and growing access to financial resources ensures good usage of the opportunities from the free trade agreements,” Tsutskiridze noted. According to the IRI report, “the economy and unemployment rate represents a key problem for citizens of Georgia over the past decade, however, political parties do not pay the needed attention to this sector. The leaders of the political parties can develop detailed programs and platforms to tackle the most important problems for our population”, Steven Nix, the Director of the IRI Department of Eurasia, noted.
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Public Service Hall – State Services in One Space The Public Service Hall will begin issuing judgements on a vehicle’s legal status in the near future, Public Service Hall executive director Soso Giorgadze told BusinessPartner. The Public Service Hall serves more than 20,000 people a day through its different branches, and provides more than 450 services. According to the Public Service Hall Director, the number of services will further increase. The Public Service Hall constantly cares for improving service quality, he said.
‘The more business relations are developed in the country, the more people need new services. This means that more time is required, and our objective is to supply various services as soon as possible within the same space. Therefore, the number of services constantly grows at the Public Service Hall. Moreover, we have started providing not only public sector services, but also private sector services. For instance, we know that citizens who plan to register real estate may also need insurance. We cooperate with private insurance companies and offer insurance services in the same space. We offer any service available in the private sector. The private service providers are selected by auction”, Giorgadze said. The Public Service Hall, which issues certificates on criminal records, besides the Interior Ministry, will also issue a reference on vehicles legal status. In the near future, the Public Service Hall will provide the services of several other state offices too, Giorgadze noted. “In the near future, we will introduce one more Interior Ministry service: reference on vehicle legal status, namely, a reference on whether a
vehicle is registered to a legal entity or physical body, previous owners and so on. Moreover, besides a certificate on someone’s criminal record, we also issue information on border crossings. We cooperate with the Interior Ministry in an active fashion. Moreover, we plan to introduce new services for other state offices. I cannot name them, because preparatory work is being carried out, and no date has been specified yet for launching these services. However, I can assure you that the Public Service Hall will add the services of several other state offices”, Giorgadze said. As for the accessability of Public Service Hall services all over Georgia, Giorgadze explains that this objective will be achieved through expanding different branches, as well as the socalled public centers. At this time, a Public Service Hall is being built in Bolnisi, Gardabani and Kareli. The network unites 22 branches and 71 public centers all over the country, and in practice they provide all sorts of services at the Public Service Hall. Moreover, based on the needs of the local population, these centers also provide services such as banking and notary services.
The network also gives space to the National Enforcement Bureau and the municipalities. E-Libraries function at all these centers, as well as conference halls equipped with high technology equipment. “All these efforts are to make our services accessible to all citizens despite their residential places; be it in the highland regions, frontier settlements, territories populated by ethnic minorities, and so on. Our objective is to provide high quality and attainable services everywhere like at the Tbilisi-based Public Service Hall. Quality is part of our mission, and we constantly improve it. Our objective is that our citizens save money and time while receiving their required services. It should be comfortable for them to access all our services in the same space”, Soso Giorgadze noted.
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Davit Bagashvili: "The Future is in New and Digital Media" Interview with Marketing Director at "Business Partner," David Baghashvili. Tell us about how you got into the field of marketing, and what factors played an important role in choosing this profession? At the age of 14, I first heard the word “PR,” and immediately began searching for information that would help me understand exactly what public relations meant. Over the course of 3-4 years, I read many articles, translated and read e-books, I understood many things, many - no, however, I felt that this was the job I wanted, and was closest to my nature. I was most afraid of the routine, and never wanted to do something that wasn’t fun. I was in love with a few words: improvisation, freedom, and creativity, and it was impossible to connect those words to any profession back then, because you couldn’t find anyone who wasn't skeptical about this. Consequently, I no longer pursued banking and finance, and went where my heart and mind would go. What challenges do you face as a leader in marketing, during a time of technological change? Marketing is a field where you have day-today challenges, you are not just focused on yourself or your brand. Global competition is increasing, the market is constantly evolving, especially in technologically. The key challenge is to follow all the changes, know and analyze them, have the ability to adapt, be flexible and risky. Part of my job deals with traditional media, but we have long agreed that the future is in new and digital media, so the key challenge here is that we adapt our product to digital media. What has changed in the field in the last 5 years, and what changes are expected? First, we found the idiosyncracies of PR, marketing, advertising and sales, which makes me very happy, but we still struggle with our colleagues and clients in this regard. I think our sector is evolving in a good direction, as evidenced by the various international awards or investments that we have attracted in the field. As I said before, our field is growing, changing and constantly evolving, what changes there will be, I don't know exactly, but the changes I want to make, I can say. I want to become an active participant in global marketing, to go beyond Georgia with our brands and ideas, and to gain more benefits, both for the country and for ourselves. When you create a new product today, you don't just think about Georgia, because no one is keeping us from thinking globally, and the scale need to change very quickly, so that we can do business, even in other countries in the region. What do you think are the most important qualities a marketing manager should have, and what is his or her role in the organization in general? First, we are business consultants, and then marketers. Because we are focused on creating value for both the organization and the target audience, we do all this through the manip-
ulation of price, product, promotion. Consequently, marketers need a deep understanding and a deep analysis of business models, without which it will always be difficult to get the results they expect from our service. We need to be curious, strategically creative, organized, and most importantly, brilliant communicators. We need to be able to articulate the issues clearly and easily, and always have a strategy to move to a new stage. We need to know how to bring any form of communication to a particular goal, and that we are moving to positive results.
the satisfaction and benefits of all the rings involved in the process, expressed not only verbally but also in numbers. Since our model is based on long-term communication and avoiding one-time relationships, so from the very first collaboration we are focused on our clients as much as possible, to make sure they are in the right place. These benefits that are always found in the numbers, and these are paramount, they are not just a financial indicator.
What do you do to keep the organization from falling behind on new trends, and keep applying innovative approaches to marketing?
Improvisation or force majeure, but I would say the first one, it sounds more positive.
In addition to television, I work in the hospitality sector. I consult hotels and resorts to discover their potential and improve their results. In general, tourism is growing, improving, and evolving very quickly, so special attention and preparation is needed to quickly adapt to novelties. In this direction, new tools often come up, or you have to create something new that can be useful. At the same time, I am working on a project on artificial intelligence for tourism, which will greatly simplify and streamline all the different communication processes we use to attract tourists. What’s your organization’s business model, in terms of marketing? We are facing a very simple model and task,
One word that describes your job.
The most useful advice you’ve ever received in your life? I do not have such explicit advice, but I would point out those situations where it was said to be impossible, because of the pushback, I find this more motivating; if it’s risky or even if it goes wrong, this mistake is an additional opportunity for growth and development. Think of a person who inspires you, professionally. It's not a person, but the founders of the world's top brands, who tell us everyday that things are not as they are in the book. There are endless resources in these people, and with their help, you can discover new version of yourself.
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Business News
MyBeeline ranks First among Georgian Android Applications
are planned to be implemented in Adjara, Tchvani's Valley.
Beeline, which is the cellular communications market leader in number of subscribers.
One More Award for Dito Tsintsadze's "Inhale-Exhale" Georgian film director, Dito Tsintsadze won an award at Sotchi international film festival. Hong Kong hosts Georgian Wine Festival Windfor's has won the Gold Award for Dze-Georgian Project (Category Social) at the Epica Awards International Creative Festival.
For the purpose of diversification of Georgian wine exports markets, Georgian Wine festival was held in Hong Kong.
Restaurant "Barbarestan" among the Top 50 Restaurants in the World Kartuli Hotel - How Georgian Hospitality works Sergey Romanenko and Lia Morozova from Saint Peterburg wanted to create the hotel, which would be fulfilled with harmonious, interesting and perceptual space.
Georgian restaurant ''Barbarestan'' is among the top 50 restaurants in the world.
MIT Global Startup Lab to operate in Tbilisi The International Institute of Technology MIT is launching a startup project within the framework of the incubator. New Tourism Attraction to be implemented in Adjara - Tchvani's Valley Skylodges for extremists, festival space, path for tourists, shelters and entertaining attractions in nature - these are in the shortlist of infrastructure projects, which
Visa and Georgia's TBC-backed Neobank - Space announce Strategic Partnership Visa and Space, the first fully digital bank in Georgia, today announced they have signed a partnership agreement to jointly develop innovative banking services. Windfor's wins Gold Award in Social Category at Epica Awards Georgian communications agency
Georgian Application Biliki - Interactive Travel Guide with full Itinerary Georgian application ''Biliki''guides its users to hiking, off-road, eco-tours, city touts, shopping, cultural sightseeing, religious places, etc.
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11 November 25, 2019 #305 Embassy United States of America Embassy 11 Balanchivadze St., Dighomi Dstr., Tbilisi Tel: 27-70-00, 53-23-34 E-mail: tbilisivisa@state.gov; askconsultbilisi@state.gov United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Embassy 51 Krtsanisi Str., Tbilisi, Tel: 227-47-47 E-mail: british.embassy.tbilisi@fco.gov.uk Republic of France Embassy 49, Krtsanisi Str. Tbilisi, Tel: 272 14 90 E-mail: ambafrance@access.sanet.ge Web-site: www.ambafrance-ge.org Federal Republic of Germany Embassy 20 Telavi St. Tbilisi Tel: 44 73 00, Fax: 44 73 64 Italian RepublicEmbassy 3a Chitadze St, Tbilisi, Tel: 299-64-18, 292-14-62, 292-18-54 E-mail: embassy.tbilisi@esteri.it Republic of Estonia Embassy 4 Likhauri St., Tbilisi, Tel: 236-51-40 E-mail: tbilisisaatkond@mfa.ee Republic of Lithuania Embassy 25 Tengiz Abuladze St, Tbilisi Tel: 291-29-33 E-mail: amb.ge@urm.lt Republic of Latvia Embassy 16 Akhmeta Str., Avlabari, 0144 Tbilisi. E-mail: embassy.georgia@mfa.gov.lv Greece Republic Embassy 37. Tabidze St. Tbilisi Tel: 91 49 70, 91 49 71, 91 49 72 Czech RepublicEmbassy 37 Chavchavadze St. Tbilisi ;Tel: 29167-40/41/42 E-mail: czechembassy@gol.ge Web-sait: www.mzv.cz Japan Embassy 7 Krtsanisi St. Tbilisi Tel: +995 32 2 75 21 11, Fax: +995 32 2 75 21 20 Kingdom of Sweden Embassy 15 Kipshidze St. Tbilisi Tel: +995 32 2 55 03 20 , Fax: +995 32 2 22 48 90 Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy Pixel Center, 34, Ilia Chavchavadze Ave. 3rd floor Tel: +995 32 227 62 00 People’s Republic of China Embassy 52 Barnov St. Tbilisi Tel: 225-22-86, 225-21-75, 225-26-70 E-mail: zhangling@access.sanet.ge Republic of Bulgaria Embassy 15 Gorgasali Exit, 0105 Tbilisi, Georgia Tel: +995 32 291 01 94; +995 32 291 01 95 Fax: +99 532 291 02 70 Republic of Hungary Embassy 83 Lvovi Street, Tbilisi Tel: 39 90 08; E-mail: hunembtbs@gmail.com State of Israel Embassy 61 Agmashenebeli Ave. Tbilisi Tel: 95 17 09, 94 27 05 Embassy of Swiss Confederation’s Russian Federation Interests Section Embassy 51 Chavchavadze Av., Tbilisi Tel: 291-26-45, 291-24-06, 225-28-03 E-mail: RussianEmbassy@Caucasus.net Ukraine Embassy 76-g Chavchavadze Ave., Tbilisi Tel: 231-11-61, 231-14-54 E-mail: emb_ge@mfa.gov.ua Consular Agency: 71, Melikishvili St., Batumi Tel: (8-88-222) 3-16-00/ 3-14-78 Republic of Turkey Embassy 35 Chavchavadze Ave., Tbilisi Tel: 225-20-72/73/74/76
embassy.tbilisi@mfa.gov.tr Consulate General in Batumi 9 Ninoshvili Street, Batumi Tel: 422 25 58 00 consulate.batumi@mfa.gov.tr Republic of Azerbaijan Embassy Kipshidze II-bl . N1., Tbilisi Tel: 225-26-39, 225-35-26/27/28 E-mail: tbilisi@mission.mfa.gov.az Address: Dumbadze str. 14, Batumi Tel: 222-7-67-00; Fax: 222-7-34-43 Republic of Armenia Embassy 4 Tetelashvili St. Tbilisi Tel: 95-94-43, 95-17-23, 95-44-08 Kingdom of Spain Embassy Rustaveli Ave. 24, I floor, Tbilisi Tel: 230-54-64 E-mail: emb.tiflis@maec.esRomania Embassy 7 Kushitashvili St., Tbilisi Tel: 38-53-10; 25-00-98/97 E-mail: ambasada@caucasus.net Republic of Poland Embassy Oniashvili str. 24, Tbilisi Tel.: +995322 920398; Fax: +995322 920397 Email:tbilisi.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl Web-site: www.tbilisi.polemb.net Republic of Iraq Embassy Kobuleti str. 16, Tbilisi Tel: 291 35 96; 229 07 93 E-mail: iraqiageoemb@yahoo.com Federative Republic of Brazil Embassy Chanturia street 6/2, Tbilisi Tel.: +995-32-293-2419 Fax.: +995-32-293-2416 Islamic Republic of Iran Embassy 80, I.Chavchavadze St. Tbilisi, Tel: 291-36-56, 291-36-58, 291-36-59, 291-36-60; Fax: 291-36-28 E-mail: iranemb@geo.net.ge United Nations Office Address: 9 Eristavi St. Tbilisi Tel: 225-11-26/28, 225-11-29/31 Fax: 225-02-71/72 E-mail: registry.geo@undp.org Web-site: www.undp.org International Monetary Fund Office Address : 4 Freedom Sq., GMT Plaza, Tbilisi Tel: 292-04-32/33/34 E-mail: kdanelia@imf.org Web-site: www.imf.ge Asian Development Bank Georgian Resident Mission Address: 1, G. Tabidze Street Freedom Square 0114 Tbilisi, Georgia Tel: +995 32 225 06 19 E-mail: adbgrm@adb.org; Web-site: www.adb.org World Bank Office Address : 5a Chavchavadze Av., lane-I, Tbilisi, Georgia ; Tel: 291-30-96, 291-2689/59 Web-site: www.worldbank.org.ge Regional Office of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Address: 6 Marjanishvili St. Tbilisi Tel: 244 74 00, 292 05 13, 292 05 14 Web-site: www.ebrd.com Representation of the Council of Europe in Georgia Address : 26 Br. Kakabadze, Tbilisi Tel: 995 32 291 38 70/71/72/73 Fax: 995 32 291 38 74 Web-site: www.coe.ge Embassy of the Slovak Republic Address: Chancery: 85 Irakli Abashidze St. Tbilisi, 0162 Georgia Consular Office: 38 Nino Chkheidze St. Tbilisi, 0102 Georgia Phone: 2 222 4437, 2 296 1913 e-mail: emb.tbilisi@mzv.sk European Investment Bank Regional Representation for the South Caucasus Address: 1,G.Tabidze Street, Freedom Square
Phone: +995 322 006284 Embassy of The Republic of Korea 12, Titsian Tabidze Str. Tbilisi 0179, Geogia Tel: (995 32) 297 03 18; 297 03 20; Fax: (995 32) 242 74 40; Email: georgia@mofa.go.kr Hotels in Georgia TBILISI MARRIOTT Tbilisi , 13 Rustaveli Ave. Tel: 77 92 00, www.marriott.com COURTYARD MARRIOTT Tbilisi , 4 Freedom Sq. Tel: 77 91 00 www.marriott.com RADISSON BLU HOTEL, TBILISI Rose Revolution Square 1 0108, Tbilisi Tel: +995 32 402200 radissonblu.com/hotel-tbilisi RADISSON BLU HOTEL, BATUMI Ninoshvili Str. 1, 6000 Bat’umi, Georgia Tel: 8 422255555 http://radissonblu.com/hotel-batumi SHERATON METECHI PALACE Tbilisi , 20 Telavi St. Tel: 77 20 20, www.starwoodhotels.com HOLIDAY INN TBILISI Business hotel Addr: 1, 26 May Square Tel: +995 32 230 00 99 E-mail: info@hi-tbilisi.com Website: http://www.hi-tbilisi.com RIVER SIDE HOTEL With incredible service and views Addr: Mari Brosse street turn, Old Tbilisi. Tel: +995 32 2242244; +995 32 2242288 Fax: +995 32 2 242277 Email: info@riverside.ge Website: www.riverside.ge Restaurants CORNER HOUSE Tbilisi, I. Chavchavadze ave. 10, Tel: 0322 47 00 49; Email: contact@cornerhouse.ge RESTAURANT BARAKONI Restaurant with healthy food. Georgian-European Cuisine Agmashenebeli Alley 13th Phone: 555 77 33 77 www.barakoni.com CHARDIN 12 Tbilisi , 12 Chardin St. , Tel: 92 32 38 CAFE 78 Best of the East and the West Lado Asatiani 33, SOLOLAKI 032 2305785; 574736290 BREAD HOUSE Tbilisi , 7 Gorgasali St. , Tel: 30 30 30 BUFETTI - ITALIAN RESTAURANT Tbilisi , 31 I. Abashidze St. , Tel: 22 49 61 DZVELI SAKHLI Tbilisi , 3 Right embankment , Tel: 92 34 97, 36 53 65, Fax: 98 27 81 IN THE SHADOW OF METEKHI Tbilisi , 29a Tsamebuli Ave. , Tel: 77 93 83, Fax: 77 93 83 SAKURA - JAPANESE RESTAURANT Tbilisi , 29 I. Abashidze St. , Tel: 29 31 08, Fax: 29 31 08 SIANGAN - CHINESE RESTAURANT Tbilisi , 41 Peking St , Tel: 37 96 88 VERA STEAK HOUSE Tbilisi , 37a Kostava St , Tel: 98 37 67 BELLE DE JOUR 29 I. Abashidze str, Tbilisi; Tel: (+995 32) 230 30 30 VONG 31 I. Abashidze str, Tbilisi
Tel: (+995 32) 230 30 30 BRASSERIE L’EXPRESS 14 Chardin str, Tbilisi Tel: (+995 32) 230 30 30 TWO SIDE PARTY CLUB 7 Bambis Rigi, Tbilisi Tel: (+995 32) 230 30 30 Cinemas AKHMETELI Tbilisi. “Akhmeteli” Subway Station Tel: 58 66 69 AMIRANI Tbilisi. 36 Kostava St. Tel: 99 99 55, RUSTAVELI Tbilisi. 5 Rustaveli Ave. Tel: 92 03 57, 92 02 85, SAKARTVELO Tbilisi. 2/9 Guramishvili Ave. Tel: 8 322308080, Theatres A. GRIBOEDOV RUSSIAN STATE DRAMA THEATRE Tbilisi. 2 Rustaveli Ave. Tel: 93 58 11, Fax: 93 31 15 INDEPENDENT THEATRE Tbilisi. 2 Rustaveli Ave. Tel: 98 58 21, Fax: 93 31 15 K. MARJANISHVILI STATE ACADEMIC THEATRE Tbilisi. 8 Marjanishvili St. Tel: 95 35 82, Fax: 95 40 01 M. TUMANISHVILI CINEMA ACTORS THEATRE Tbilisi. 164 Agmashenebeli Ave. Tel: 35 31 52, 34 28 99, Fax: 35 01 94 METEKHI – THEATRE OF GEORGIAN NATIONAL BALLET Tbilisi. 69 Balanchivadze St. Tel: (99) 20 22 10 MUSIC AND DRAMATIC STATE THEATRE Tbilisi. 182 Agmashenebeli Ave. Tel: 34 80 90, Fax: 34 80 90 NABADI - GEORGIAN FOLKLORE THEATRE Tbilisi. 19 Rustaveli Ave. Tel: 98 99 91 S. AKHMETELI STATE DRAMATIC THEATRE Tbilisi. 8 I. Vekua St. Tel: 62 59 73 SH. RUSTAVELI STATE THEATRE Tbilisi. 17 Rustaveli Ave. Tel: 93 65 83, Fax: 99 63 73 TBILISI STATE MARIONETTE THEATRE Tbilisi. 26 Shavteli St. Tel: 98 65 89, Fax: 98 65 89 Z. PALIASHVILI TBILISI STATE THEATRE OF OPERA AND BALLET Tbilisi. 25 Rustaveli Ave. Tel: 98 32 49, Fax: 98 32 50 Galleries ART GALLERY LINE Tbilisi. 44 Leselidze St. BAIA GALLERY Tbilisi. 10 Chardin St. Tel: 75 45 10 GALLERY Tbilisi. 12 Erekle II St. Tel: 93 12 89
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