Georgia does not plan to resume direct air traffic with Russia in the near future, on the eve of the Russian media, the special representative of the country’s prime minister on the settlement of relations with the Russian Federation Zurab Abashidze.
In addition, Abashidze commented on the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry about the intention to cancel the visa regime for Georgian citizens.
“We know that Moscow is considering simplifying the visa regime for citizens of a number of countries, including Georgia. In this regard, I remind you that Georgia in 2011 canceled visa requirements for Russian citizens and this regime remains to this day That is, visas to Russian citizens are not required to visit Georgia. As for the resumption of direct flights, this issue is not worth it on the agenda now, ”said Abashidze.
To the refusal of Georgia, to launch direct flights with Russia, State Duma deputy Sergei Gavrilov replied that Georgia was long ago to resume regular air traffic with Russia. “It is a pity that the Georgian leadership cannot be courageous to unlock diplomatic agents and direct air traffic with Russia. It is high time …” Gavrilov said.
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Direct air traffic between the two countries canceled against the backdrop of anti -Russian protests in Georgia in June 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin.