Georgia hosts ITB Berlin major tourism fair

The Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday opened the ITB Berlin major tourism fair as a host country. 

 

In his address to the 2,500 audience in the German capital during the opening event of the international occasion, Garibashvili spoke about Georgia’s centuries-old culture, traditions, its historic sites, protected areas, “unique language and manuscript”, almost 8,000 years-old winemaking tradition, as well as the occupation of his country’s territories by Russia and its Euro-Atlantic integration goals. 

 

“I believe all these facts demonstrate that Georgians were not only part, but co-creators of the modern European civilization”, Garibashvili said.

 

“Today, only a small part of the history and great culture of our unique country is represented here. We hope this will inspire you to visit Georgia and get to know better our picturesque nature, great history and culture – and most importantly – hardworking, open-hearted and infinitely hospitable Georgian people”, the PM added.  

 

He stressed despite security challenges and the occupation of 20 percent of Georgian territories, “we are one of the safest countries in the world, which is very important for any visitor, who wishes to travel in our country. Besides, Georgia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world”. 

 

He also claimed his government was doing “its best” to achieve the goal of Georgia becoming a fully-fledged member of the European Union.