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Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 14:57:39 +0000

Embassy of Georgia to the United States

Newsletter – January 2017

In This Issue:

1.
Ambassador
Bakradze reflects on his first month in Washington

2.
US
Senate delegation spends the first days of the New Year in Georgia

3.
Vogue
names Georgia one of the hottest travel destinations of 2017

4.
Georgian
ancient wine making tradition makes steady come-back

Ambassador Bakradze reflects on his first month in Washington

Ambassador of Georgia to the United States of America David Bakradze assumed his post on January 19, 2017, after being appointed
in December 2016. Ambassador has a distinguished career in diplomatic service spanning 15 years. Before his appointment, he served in a number of senior official posts in Georgian public service. Ambassador shared his experience on the first month of his service
in the United States.

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US Senate delegation spends the first days of the New Year in Georgia

A US Senate bipartisan delegation made up of Senator McCain (R-AZ), Senator Graham (R-SC) and Senator Klobuchar (D-MN) started
their two-day tour of Georgia with a visit to the occupation line in v. Khurvaleti, east Georgia. “Without freedom, there is no innovation, so here is my advice. When business grows, so does your country. Democracy requires people to participate. I am very
impressed by the Prime Minister's effort to reform your country," noted Senator Graham.

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Vogue names Georgia one of the hottest travel destinations of 2017

“The capital, Tbilisi, with its young, creative class and Brooklyn-esque undertones, has emerged as a hub of cool. The super design-y Rooms Hotel
should be your base for exploring the city’s exciting art, music, and food scenes. Bassiani, a favorite local music venue, brings in the best electronic music performers from around the globe, while Fabrika, a Soviet-era sewing factory turned multiuse cultural
space, highlights Tbilisi’s urban artists.

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Georgian ancient wine making tradition makes steady come-back

Georgia, nestled between Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan with a varied landscape, represents the oldest viniculture and has been recognized
as a “Cradle of Wine.” Forbes: “villages remain authentically charming, the countryside still a peaceful refuge and the unique winemaking traditions endure intact. A delicious food culture sweetens the incentive to visit.”

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Media Coverage

Government of Georgia, 20 Jan 2017: Prime Minister’s congratulation

Vogue, 23 Jan 2017: The Architecture in Tbilisi, Georgia, Is Worth the Trip
Alone

Forbes, 13 Jan
2017: The Top 12 Underrated Wine Regions To Visit In 2017: A Month-By-Month Guide

CNN, 10 Jan 2017: A man trapped in a frozen limbo

NewEurope, 8 Jan 2017: Does geography shape destiny? Georgia’s
quest to define its location and history

The Telegraph, 8
Jan 2017: 21 European cities you never thought to visit – but definitely should

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