In Georgia, advocated a pragmatic relationship with Russia

It is reported by the press service of the department.

“The stronger we will be economically, the more there will be countries with which we will have economic, pragmatic relations, including with Russia, the more satisfied tourists, having left, will carry information about real Georgia, the better for us” quotes the words of Tornava RIA Novosti.

On June 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree banning Russian airlines from carrying out air transportation of citizens to Georgia due to the difficult domestic political situation.

The document will come into force on July 8.

The National Bank of Georgia subsequently reported that due to the expected reduction in the number of Russian tourists, the country's economy would lose up to $ 200–300 million by the end of 2019.