New customs checkpoint opens in Sarpi on the Georgia-Turkey border
"Turkey is a strategic partner of Georgia...The customs procedures between [Georgia and Turkey] have become easier”, said Georgian Finance Minister Ivane Matchavariani. Photo: 1tv.ge.
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A new passage has been opened at the Sarpi customs checkpoint that is located in the south-west of Georgia on the border with Turkey, announced the Ministry of Finance today.
The renovation process started in March 2019 to increase the flow capacity and improve the transit potential of Georgia.
Turkey is a strategic partner of Georgia...The customs procedures between [Georgia and Turkey] have become easier”, said Georgian Finance Minister Ivane Matchavariani.
Sarpi customs checkpoint is located in the south-west of Georgia on the border with Turkey. Photo: 1tv.ge.
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