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Georgia is also rich in various metals,
notably manganese, copper, and gold, and in
construction materials such as stone. In 2020,
mining sector accounted for 2% of Georgia’s
GDP. During the last period, exports of mining
products increased significantly, with copper
ores and concentrates – one of Georgia’s main
export product categories. In 2020, exports
of mining products amounted to USD 892
million or 26.7% of merchandise exports, while
the export of copper ores and concentrates
accounted for 87% of mining exports or 23.3%
of total merchandise exports.

To sum up, over the last decade, Georgia’s
overall economic performance and the
economic growth have been largely positive and
there has been a demonstrated commitment “Georgia is famous for its warm and
to open markets and further integration into hospitable people; gastronomical tours are
world and regional markets as illustrated by
the country’s engagement in the WTO and picking up the pace while Georgian wine
more recently through its commitments under keeps the sommeliers intrigued for more. ”
the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area
(DCFTA) with the European Union. As a
result of these developments and the increase
in gross national income per capita, Georgia
reached the status of upper-middle income diplomat. Do you share this opinion, and do
country in 2016. you have any free time for your own interests
and/or hobbies?
Georgia has a rich cultural and historical Geneva is indeed one of the busiest diplomatic
heritage. For those who would like to visit your cities, especially for those representing
country, what is a must to visit in Georgia? their countries in such dense multilateral
I believe there is something to see in Georgia environment.
for everyone as the country is diverse in
its nature. Just to share a number: before Nevertheless, with the correct planning, one
pandemic, in 2019 more than 9 million can manage to dedicate time to family and
visitors arrived in Georgia and tourism was at friends. I am a proud father, who is always
the high of its thriving. there for my children. It has been our ritual
with my wife, to attend the waterpolo matches
There is something to find ranging from of our teenage son—which usually take place
skiing in the snowy mountains, and enjoying almost every other weekend in different parts
subtropical lush green sea resorts to enjoying of Switzerland.
national protected areas and historic sights.
It is truly the place worth a visit in all four I am a great supporter and believer of the
seasons of the year. Georgia is famous for its youth peace and security generation, inspired
warm and hospitable people; gastronomical by my own kids. I try to mentor young
tours are picking up the pace while Georgian generations whenever they approach, and I
wine keeps the sommeliers intrigued for see the enthusiasm in them.
more.

Finally, Mr. Ambassador, Geneva is known to
be one of the busiest places to be posted as a

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