"I see well the poverty behind the walls. But this is a temporary event, we should not be hindered by this for the main perspective, "- Saakashvili said when laying the foundation of the new hotel in Batumi. "This hotel will be one of the most beautiful hotels in the world that I  ever seen before, this will be a pearl of the sea. It is right that Georgia is a small country, but, it is as well a country of great wonders. Till now that wonders were hidden and were not developed. In the frames of this modernization it is necessary to exploit in full our heritage for Georgian people. And for our people to have the pride of it today and for  many thousand years in the future, "- President said. He noted that many people are still in poverty that should be eradicated. Everything that happens now, he said will cease the poverty and hopelessness he said it is necessary to move from words to actions. "One my fellow millionaire said he lived for 3 weeks in the hotel Georgian Palace in Qobulety. He said this is one of the best hotels in the world where he ever been."
For information, the construction of  hotel was implemented by  Azerbaijani investments. "Gardens of Semiramida" is a name for the hotel's set. The 5 star hotel will be accomplished in 2012. USD 35 mn investment will be spent on this project.