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Georgia to allocate 1 mln GEL to assist Ukraine amid Russian invasion

The relevant decree has been signed by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge

Agenda.ge, 26 Feb 2022 - 16:49, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgia will allocate 1 million GEL ($315,457 /€279,842) from the government's reserve fund to assist the Ukrainian people affected by Russia's ongoing military invasion.

The relevant decree has been signed by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, the government's administration said on Saturday.

The allocated money will be given to the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia to purchase medical supplies for Ukraine.

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