Georgia to host international tourists from July 1May 7, 2020 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia is going to open local tourism services beginning from June 15 and start receiving international tourists from July 1, Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said on Thursday, May 7. “We will create safe corridors on land borders with our neighboring countries and, based on bilateral negotiations, with countries that are of interest to us tourism-wise," Gakkharia said, according to Georgia Today. "Talks have already begun. Georgia will be one of the first countries to open its borders and tourist infrastructure to receive guests from abroad.” A total of 615 coronavirus cases have been registered in Georgia, including nine deaths and 275 recoveries. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |