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David Songulashvili: “Promoting Local Production Is a Solid Foundation for Strengthening the Economy and Enhancing Public Well-Being”
The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. David Songulashvili, visited the Samtskhe-Javakheti region, where he met with local entrepreneurs and employees of various structural units under the Ministry.
“To fully understand the challenges on the ground and respond in a timely and effective manner, I regularly meet with local communities in the regions. Today’s visit to Samtskhe-Javakheti was part of that ongoing effort. I believe that direct communication is the most effective way to make informed and prompt decisions, including amending existing programs or developing new approaches when necessary,” stated the Minister.
During the visit, the Minister toured several enterprises, including LTD Meskheti Poultry Farm, LTD Geo Flowers—a facility that processes fruit and medicinal plants, and LTD Tsipora-Samtskhe, a milk processing enterprise.
“For more than a decade, the state has implemented targeted programs to support production. The development of local industries is a solid foundation for strengthening our national economy and enhancing the well-being of our citizens. Moreover, State programs are designed to cover every stage of the value chain, enabling quicker and more effective outcomes. Entrepreneurs receive support across all phases of their operations. The clearest indicators of success are the expansion of cultivated agricultural land, an increasing presence of Georgian products in local markets, and the growth of agricultural exports. State support continues, carefully tailored to the evolving needs of farmers and entrepreneurs.
I would also like to highlight that during our visits to Borjomi and Akhaltsikhe, we held meetings with employees from several agencies operating within the Ministry’s system. These included rangers from protected areas, specialists from the National Food Agency and the State Laboratory of Agriculture, as well as representatives from the Environmental Supervision Department and the National Forestry Agency.
The purpose of these meetings is to gather in-depth, firsthand insights into the challenges and needs faced by these professionals. Their working conditions—such as infrastructure, technical resources, and support for continuous knowledge development are essential to enabling them to efficiently carry out their duties. The efficient operation of these services plays a critical role in the country’s overall development and progress,” said Minister Songulashvili.