Upon the instructions of the Prime Minister, the government's economic team, headed by Vice Prime Minister Maia Tskitishvili, is holding intensive meetings with representatives of the private sector.

According to the Government Administration, the main topic of the meeting between the government economic team and representatives of the restaurant business sector was additional measures to slow down the spread of the virus and maximize job retention in the process. The Deputy Prime Minister, Economy and Finance Ministers heard in detail the positions from the restaurateurs on the challenges posed by the pandemic and discussed what kind of targeted restrictions could be imposed to slow the spread of the virus. The conversation focused on the current epidemiological situation in the country. During the discussion, it was emphasized that against the background of the growing dynamics of the spread of the virus, there are challenges in terms of compliance with the rules in the sector. It was noted once again that at this stage, a full "lockdown" is not planned, as maintaining jobs remains one of the government's top priorities.

The meeting was attended by Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure Maia Tskitishvili, Minister of Finance Ivane Machavariani and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava.