“We are aware of recent discussions about the possible restoration of air traffic between Russia and Georgia ... The European Union calls on Georgia to join the sanctions imposed by the EU and other countries against Russia in the aviation sector,” netgazeti.ge quotes him as saying.
Stano also stated the need to remain vigilant so as not to miss possible attempts to circumvent the restrictions by the Russian side.
He stressed that Brussels could take additional measures against states that help Russia circumvent sanctions.
Earlier, Irakli Kobakhidze, chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party, welcomed the possibility of resuming direct flights to Russia.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has stated that she opposes the resumption of flights to Russia.