"I always try to distribute all the positive things that are happening among my colleagues, but in this case, indeed, it was my decision and my proposal," he said at a meeting with members of Business Russia, quoted by TASS.
The President of Russia abolished the visa regime for Georgian citizens from May 15.
Moscow explained that the decisions taken are in line with Russia's principled approach to consistently facilitating the conditions of communication and contacts between Russians and Georgians, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili welcomed the decision of the Russian President and noted that all decisions that will facilitate life, movement and business activities for citizens are positive.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, who also holds the post of Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party, said that he considers the opposition who oppose the restoration of direct flights to be hypocrites.