Issue no: 1181
• AUG. 30 - SEP. 2, 2019 • PUBLISHED TWICE WEEKLY
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In this week’s issue... Ambulatory Clinic Rehabilitated by JSC Nenskra Hydro Opens in Chuberi NEWS PAGE 2
VP of Int’l Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Visits Georgia
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NEWS PAGE 3
Khazaradze’s Dignified Georgia
ON GEOARTMOOD A look at another entrepreneur trying to inspire visitors to come to Georgia
POLITICS PAGE 4
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Russia to Help Breakaway Abkhazia Modernize Its Armed Forces BY THEA MORRISON
General Manager of Hilton Batumi: Georgia is among the Fastest Growing Tourism Destinations BUSINESS PAGE 6
HUAWEI P30 Pro Users First to Experience the EMUI 10 BUSINESS PAGE 7
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he Russian Federation is to financially assist Georgia’s breakaway region of Abkhazia to modernize its armed forces. The relevant agreement was signed a few days ago during a meeting between de facto minister of defense of the “Republic of Abkhazia,” Mirab Kishmaria and Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergey Shoigu, in Moscow. Russian and Abkhazian media report that the agreement envisages further development of their military-technical cooperation and the modernization of the armed forces of Russianoccupied Abkhazia. Shoigu said that Russia and Abkhazia enjoy a common defense and security space. “We were the first to recognize the republic’s independence and we continue to offer it comprehensive help. The documents and agreements signed in 2014 and 2015 and, naturally, our military base, which we are strengthening and which is a guarantor of stability thanks to our joint efforts, are
Deputy Minister: Georgian Model of Fighting the Stink Bug is an Example to the World SOCIETY PAGE 8
Party Time: Etseri, Svaneti Image source: Russian Defense Ministry Press Office
of great importance,” he noted. Kishmaria expressed gratitude for Russia’s contribution to the security of the (occupied) region. “The fact that the seventh base and the joint group are providing security is worthy of special
gratitude. This is first of all your merit, the merit of your officers and generals who are providing security jointly with our officers and generals and the defense ministry. I reiterate my gratitude for the statehood that our armies are providing,” he said. Continued on page 2
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