Oman government issues statement after citizens denied entry into Georgia

Muscat: The Sultanate is currently in communication with Georgia regarding a number of Omani nationals who were recently sent back from Tbilisi airport.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported "the ministry is in discussion with authorities in the Republic of Georgia regarding the circumstances surrounding a number of Omani tourists being sent back from Tbilisi airport recently."

The statement went on to say "according to the information available, this included citizens of other Gulf countries and not only Omanis. The ministry affirms that relations with the Republic of Georgia are strong and work on the continuation and development of these relations is ongoing."