Luxembourg private aviation expedition arrives in Georgia to promote tourism and investment opportunities
Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
An air expedition comprising 26 private aircraft from Luxembourg has arrived in Georgia. The event is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and organized by the Honorary Consul of Georgia in Luxembourg.
The expedition participants will remain in the country from September 2 to September 8, visiting various regions across Georgia and attending the opening ceremony of an aviation village in Kachreti.
The initiative aims to promote Georgia’s tourism and investment opportunities while strengthening ties between Georgian and European private aviation sectors.
During the visit, participants are scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Georgian government officials.
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