The Czech Republic has included Georgia has included Georgia on its list of safe countries of origin. As InterPressNews was informed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the decision was made by the Czech Interior Minister. According to the MFA of Georgia, the Czech Republic is the 12th country in the European Union / Schengen Area (Bulgaria, France, Liechtenstein, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Iceland, Luxembourg, Ireland, Estonia, Denmark), which have the classification and made a relevant decision regarding Georgia. "The decision of the Czech side once again emphasizes the positive environment in terms of human rights and security, political stability and economic development in Georgia that is recognized by our partners. The applications of asylum seekers from Georgia will be discussed through and accelerated procedure. The decision of the Czech Republic has already come into force, "reads the statement of Georgia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry.