Prime Minister Concerned over Humanitarian Conditions in Adjara

Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania, who chairs Poti-based anti-crisis center to tackle Adjarian crisis, told reporters on March 17 that he is concerned over the humanitarian conditions in the Autonomous Republic.

“We are alarmed that the prices have increased and there is a panic buying of primary commodities in Adjara,” Zurab Zhvania said.

“As a result of banning banking operations in the region, we face a problem of distributing pensions and salaries in Adjara,” the Prime Minister added.

Zurab Zhvania said that the government is now working over the plan to address these problems.

The central authorities enforced economic blockade on defiant Adjarian Autonomy, demanding from region’s leadership to recognize Tbilisi’s authority.