Our response to restaurants’ defiance will be harsh, said today the Minister of Economy, while commenting the decision of restaurant owners to reopen restaurants on February 6.

“Our Ministry has been blamed for lack of communication, which is not the case. We communicate on almost daily basis with the representatives of hospitality sector, including restaurant owners. Because restaurants cannot be opened in other parts of Georgia except Adjara, it is understandable that many are dissatisfied. But this is no excuse for breaching the law and disregarding current epidemiological situation in the country. If the restaurants defy the rules and reopen on February 6, the Government’s response will be harsh.

Our Ministry continues to discuss the restaurants’ reopening plan together with the Prime Minister, I have very high hopes that we will soon make concrete decisions regarding this issue”, - said Natia Turnava.