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EUGBC at the CIPE Cross-Regional Conference in Yerevan

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.

EUGBC met with the International Business Council (IBC) of Kyrgyzstan

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).

EU-Georgia Business Council Hosted Ambassador of Republic of Türkiye to Georgia, H.E. Mustafa Türker Ari

On July 7, 2026 the EUGBC hosted a productive and insightful meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Georgia, H.E. Mustafa Türker Ari, alongside members of the EUGBC.
The discussion focused on the robust economic cooperation between our two countries, highlighting Türkiye’s current economic trajectory and the potential for deepening bilateral relations in different areas

Dentons awarded for Deal of the Year in Georgia by CEE Legal Matters

Global law firm Dentons received three awards at the CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year Awards, including Deal of the Year in Georgia. The ceremony took place in Bucharest on May 27, 2026. The awards celebrate the law firms and lawyers who contributed to the most important transactions in Central and Eastern Europe in 2025.

Deal of the Year in Georgia: This award recognizes Silk Road Group Holding’s inaugural Rule 144A/Reg S bond issue of US$400 million 7.500% guaranteed high yield notes due 2030, and its concurrent tender offer in respect of its then-existing unsecured notes maturing in 2027. A cross-border team from London and Tbilisi advised Silk Road Group on the deal. London-based partners Nick Hayday, Colin Chang and Cameron Half, and Tbilisi-based partner Avto Svanidze, led the team, which included David Ferris, Ed Varney, Miriam Babarinde, Pichrotanak Bunthan, Maria Polycarpou, and Lemuael Kyeremateng in London, and Neli Tsivtsivadze, Sopho Mebonia, and Natela Otaridze in Tbilisi.

For more details on the awards, please follow the link: Dentons – Dentons awarded for three Deals of the Year by CEE Legal Matters

CEE Legal Matters has held the CEE Deal of the Year Awards annually since 2017 to celebrate the transactions, financings, IPOs, and other deals that underpin growth throughout the region, as well as the lawyers and law firms who make them happen. Law firms are nominated based on deals submitted for consideration with a two-tiered panel of prominent lawyers from across the region evaluating the submissions based on deal complexity, size, and market significance.

 

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