Following the EU’s inclusion of Georgia in the list of 15 safest countries, the government is holding bilateral talks with EU member states on the opening of borders, reads the statement released by the Governmental Administration.

Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held another working meeting today regarding the opening of the borders and regular flights.

“The inclusion of Georgia in the list of so-called “green countries” is another proof of the close partnership with the European Union and the recognition of the success achieved by the Georgian government and the Georgian people in the fight against the pandemic. The next stage is individual negotiations with EU member states. The government of Georgia is working in detail on all the procedures required for the citizens to undergo and will make appropriate decisions in coordination with European partners.

This process has already begun and will continue step by step in order to consistently open the opportunities for Georgian citizens to travel to the European Union and, at the same time, to enable the citizens of the EU countries to travel safely to Georgia.

Under the agreements reached as a result of individual negotiations with EU member states, new directions will be added to the list of capitals where commercial charter flights are being operated even today. The health and safety of citizens is a top priority for the Government of Georgia, and each decision is made in light of these interests,” reads the statement.