FM Davit Zalkaliani discusses safe tourism possibilities with its Czech counterpart

FM Davit Zalkaliani held a phone conversation with Czech colleague, Tomáš Petříček. As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia notified InterPressNews, the ministers discussed issues with regards to the COVID-19 as well as bilateral and multilateral cooperation topics.

According to the MFA, Davit Zalkaliani thanked his Czech colleague, for the solidarity shown and the humanitarian aid provided by the Czech side. During the phone discussion, an emphasis was put on the possibilities of gradually reopening tourism cooperation in accordance with the healthcare recommendations.

"Davit Zalkaliani noted that starting from 1 July Georgia is planning to host foreign tourists, in accordance with the international recommendations and also through the so-called secure corridors, which will let the tourists to safely travel around Georgia. The Czech FM highly praised the Georgian government's efforts against the Coronavirus and the taken measures against it. The FM also noted that he supports the concept of safe tourism and showed a willingness to restore cooperation with Georgia in the tourism sector in the nearest future. Davit Zalkaliani thanked his counterpart for his firm support of Georgian sovereignty and territorial integrity and as well as for his condemnation of the Russian Federation's destructive deeds, which still continues even during the pandemic. The Czech FM has confirmed once again that the Czech Republic is a firm supporter of Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration and of its integrity in its internationally recognized borders. The ministers acknowledged with pleasure the friendly and successful relations between Georgia and the Czech Republic and emphasized the importance of high-level visits in the post-pandemic period", - it is said in the statement.