Representatives of the executive and legislative branches continue meetings with the population of the regions across Georgia.

Levan Kharatishvili - Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport held a meeting with the general public from the villages of Orbel, Lajana and Lailashi of Tsageri Municipality, together with the Deputy Governor of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo-Svaneti region -Archil Japaridze, and various members of Parliament.

During the meetings the parties discussed the problems existing in the villages, as well as future plans and the overall aims of the government. Construction of a new school will start soon in Lailashi village, whereas the school renovation of Lajana village is already being planned. The Art Camps project is successfully being implemented in Orbeli village, which promotes the cultural development of the region.

Local officials informed the population of Tsageri about new cultural routes, which is a prerequisite for increasing the tourist potential of the region. In this respect, the tomb of Saint Maximus the Confessor is important, which should become the main destination of new tourist routes. Discussions focused on the development of sports infrastructure and increased involvement of the population in sports.

The purpose of the meetings is to ensure greater involvement of the population in planning the 2020 budget. Accordingly, government officials will continue to engage in open dialogue with the population of various regions of Georgia.