The development of the tourist sector is one of the most important components, and of course, the Government will do everything to support this direction, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said while evaluating the Lelo initiative, which concerns the tightening of the visa regime with Russia and Belarus.

According to Kaladze, the development of the tourist sector is directly related to the strengthening of economy.

"We welcome the arrival of tourists and will always promote the strengthening of this direction. Of course, it is important that the economy of our country is growing, and the development of tourism in general is one of the most important components, and of course, the Government will do everything to promote this direction, as it is directly related to economic development, creation of new jobs, employment of people, etc.”, Kaladze said.

The Lelo for Georgia party called on the Georgian authorities to introduce a visa regime for the citizens of Russia and Belarus. As mentioned in the official statement of the party, the flow of visitors from the occupying country is beyond control, the relevant structures cannot control the citizens entering our territory from the occupying country, and therefore, the country is vulnerable to challenges and threats.