Georgian Deputy Economy Minister “optimistic” about talks with UK Ambassador on direct flights

Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili on Monday expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations involving the United Kingdom Ambassador Mark Clayton about initiation of direct flights between the two countries.

The Ministry said Kvrivishvili emphasised the importance of bilateral cooperation in the tourism and civil aviation sectors and underscored the Georgian Government’s “active” engagement in discussions with British Airlines to facilitate direct flights.

• Georgian Deputy Economy Minister, Deputy Head of Mission of UK Embassy discuss possibility of starting district flights

Highlighting the significance of the UK market for Georgian tourism and airline sectors, the Deputy Minister expressed confidence in a positive outcome from the negotiations.

We are optimistic the negotiations for the launch of direct flights will conclude with a positive outcome. Georgia’s airline market is expanding, particularly with European destinations. It is in our best interest to have the UK included among the leading European states, which will consequently have a positive impact on the growth of tourist arrivals from the country to Georgia”, she said.

Kvrivishvili added the Government was also carrying out an active promotional campaign in the UK market to showcase Georgia’s tourist attractions.