Georgia’s Agricultural Minister Summarizes Achievements Prior to Leaving Post

Georgia’s Minister of Agriculture, Otar Danelia, on Monday presented a summary report to the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet, ahead of his leaving to compete as a majoritarian candidate in Samegrelo, western Georgia, prior to the October 8th Parliamentary Elections.

During his final report as acting Minister, Danelia summed up his implemented works and on-going projects.

“150 new and 700 expanded enterprises, and more than 1,600 agricultural cooperatives were established in Georgia during my term,” he claimed, adding that around 23,600 hectares of land plots were insured during 2014-2016 within the agricultural insurance reform.

Georgia’s Prime Minister, who attended the report hearing, emphasized that despite his successes there are still challenges facing the country’s agricultural sector.

"This field is very important for the country in terms of economic development. It also carries important social significance, since more than half of our population is employed in the agriculture sector,” the Prime Minister noted.

The report presentation was further witnessed by Diplomatic corps accredited in Georgia, NGOs, and donor organizations.

Tamar Svanidze