Kvrivishvili noted the importance for Georgia to further deepen its strategic partnership with the United States, adding the establishment of air traffic between the countries would be significant to this end.

"Generally, direct flights have a great incentive for strengthening the people-to-people connection between the countries, [and] further enhancing business relations”, - the Deputy Minister emphasized.

The Deputy Economy Minister highlighted the aviation industry’s great importance in boosting tourism and the economy of Georgia and noted it could be seen in numbers, pointing out that the Georgian Government and Economy Ministry spared no efforts to constantly bring new airlines in the country and launch new direct routes.