In Georgia, they talked about successful attempts to counter the circumvention of anti-Russian sanctions

After the introduction of anti-Russian sanctions, the Georgian customs service prevented the import of imported products intended for export to the Russian Federation 1,770 times. This was stated by Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili. According to him, the work of the Georgian customs service in this direction “is recognized by all partner countries at the highest level.”

Recently, the head of the US State Department's Sanctions Coordination Office, Jim O'Brien, noted that Western partners highly value Georgia's efforts to counter the circumvention of anti-Russian sanctions.

“The Georgian government has really made an effort to take reform measures, especially in recent months, and we appreciate what they are doing. We appreciate their efforts to prevent sanctions from being circumvented through significant restrictions,” O’Brien said at the German Marshall Fund event in Washington, “A Europe Whole and Free: Priorities for 2024.”

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