On October 7, EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze, held an introductory meeting with H.E. Sotiria – Ersi Theoharidi, the Ambassador Designate of the Hellenic Republic to Georgia.

During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to strengthening bilateral economic, trade, and business cooperation between Georgia and the Hellenic Republic.

On September 30, members of the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited to Georgia conducted a site visit to the Tbilisi Dry Port.

The visit aimed to highlight the facility’s growing role as a crucial logistics and transit hub within the wider regional network.

During the tour, the guests were introduced to the Dry Port’s modern infrastructure, current operational capacities, and ongoing expansion plans.

Discussions emphasized the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and Dry Port’s potential to enhance trade connectivity between Europe and Asia while streamlining cross-border cargo movement.

On September 24-25, 2026, Yerevan, Armenia, hosted the CIPE Cross-Regional Conference, bringing together key partner organizations from the Western Balkans, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.

We are proud to share that Giorgi Kacharava, Executive Director of the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), participated in this high-level event. Mr. Kacharava joined a regional panel discussion focusing on economic opportunities, private sector development, and the vital role of business associations in driving economic reforms.

Organized by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), the conference served as a dynamic platform to:

– Strengthen cross-regional cooperation and dialogue among business associations.

– Share best practices in advocacy, organizational sustainability, and policy reforms.

– Explore new avenues for business-to-business (B2B) networking and joint regional initiatives.

EU–Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) held a meeting with representatives of the International Business Council (IBC) – the largest business association in the Kyrgyz Republic. The discussion focused on the business environment, investment opportunities and strengthening business ties between Georgia and Kyrgyzstan.Particular attention was given to the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor, connecting Central Asia with the Black Sea region and European markets via Georgia. The meeting marks another important step towards strengthening cooperation between the business communities of Georgia and Central Asia and developing joint initiatives.

The visit is organized under the regional project “Europe and Eurasia Regional: Advancing Economic Freedom and Resilience,” implemented in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).