Georgia and Slovakia explore expanded direct flights as Economy Minister meets Slovak Tourism Minister
Mariam Kvrivishvili, Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, has held bilateral talks with Rudolf Huliak, Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic.
According to the Ministry of Economy, the ministers discussed deepening bilateral partnership, expanding aviation connectivity, and advancing joint initiatives within the tourism sector.
Discussions focused heavily on strengthening economic ties and tourism collaboration. Figures for the first two quarters of 2026 reveal a 67% increase in visitor arrivals from Slovakia compared to the same period last year. Both sides acknowledged that direct air connections have played a pivotal role in boosting tourism and trade, with three weekly flights currently operating between Kutaisi and Bratislava.
In light of strong passenger demand between the two nations, the Georgian delegation expressed full readiness to support expanding direct flight routes to Slovakia from Georgia’s other international airports.
Both ministers praised the inaugural Georgia–Slovakia Tourism Forum held in 2026, noting its key role in bringing together public and private sectors from both countries.
The meeting also underscored the significance of Slovakia’s ongoing support for Georgia in both bilateral and multilateral formats.
The Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Genadi Arveladze and Head of the National Tourism Administration, Maia Omiadze, also attended the high-level talks.
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Deputy Minister of Economy attends China International Fair for Trade in Services, where Georgia features first-ever national pavilion
10.09.2026.18:28
Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Irakli Nadareishvili, is attending the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS 2026) in Beijing, where Georgia features its inaugural national pavilion.
Organised by the Enterprise Georgia agency under the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, the country’s debut participation is supported by the Embassy of Georgia to the People’s Republic of China, the Georgian National Tourism Administration, and the National Wine Agency.
At the Georgian pavilion, Deputy Minister Nadareishvili hosted Tang Wenhong, Vice Mayor of Beijing, who sampled Georgian wine on display. During the visit, the Vice Mayor was briefed on Georgia’s investment landscape and business environment.
CIFTIS is a premier international platform for trade in services, bringing together government agencies, international organisations, and corporate leaders.
Centred on the theme “Global Services, Shared Prosperity,” this year’s fair showcases 90 countries, regions, and international organisations, featuring over 1,800 participating companies on site.
According to the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, visitors to the Georgian national pavilion can explore insights into the country’s economy, business climate, and investment opportunities, as well as its strategic transport and logistics assets along the Middle Corridor, its innovation and tech ecosystem, tourism highlights, 8,000-year wine-making heritage, and export potential across goods and services.
Georgia’s presence at CIFTIS serves to showcase national capabilities to Chinese and global audiences, paving the way for deeper trade, investment, and tourism partnerships.