Ivane Machavariani: Armenian colleagues reacted with understanding to decision on land transportation ban
Ivane Machavariani: Armenian colleagues reacted with understanding to decision on land transportation ban

The ban on land transportation for wheat importers is a state-wise, right decision, – Finance Minister Ivane Machavariani said while commenting on the issue.

According to him, there are no grounds for any speculation.

“There are lots of vehicles, including at the Zemo Larsi checkpoint, and in fact, there was a crisis. Hundreds of cars were returning back. We were losing very serious revenue in tourism and tourism is one of the most strategic areas for our economy.

A lot of people recommended their relatives not to travel to Georgia. We made a decision to restrict wheat import by cargo truck.

We spoke in advance with our Armenian colleagues, they reacted with understanding to this decision, and accordingly, there are no grounds for speculation. However, we realize that due to the decision the drivers who were engaged in this business now have problems. We are trying to find an alternative” – Minister said.