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Site Visit to Tbilisi Free Zone

On September 25, the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized a field visit of representatives of the business sector and the diplomatic corps accredited to Georgia to “Tbilisi Free Zone”.
The “Tbilisi Free Zone” is the only tax-free zone located in the capital, uniting 150 companies from various business sectors.
During the visit, the guests had an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the infrastructure of the Free Zone. The managing partner of the Tbilisi Free Zone, Soso Nibladze welcomed the guests and introduced benefits offered by the Zone and shared their future plans.

 

Meeting between the EUGBC members and the US Ambassador to Georgia

 

On September 18th, at the initiative of the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), the US Ambassador to Georgia H.E. Robin Dunnigan met with representatives of the business sector.
The event was attended by the EUGBC member and partner companies.
The discussion touched upon the cooperation between the two countries and the assistance provided by the US to Georgia over the past decades, with an aim to strengthen democracy and the rule of law, and promote economic development.
The EUGBC Secretary General emphasized the importance of the “Middle Corridor”, as the key trade route connecting Europe and Asia and the active engagement of the Black Sea Platform initiative in this endeavour.

Meeting on international trade facilitation initiatives and projects

On May 16, 2024, the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), within the framework of The USAID Economic Governance Program grant project, hosted the second meeting of the Black Sea Platform Public-Private Dialogue, dedicated to the topic of international trade facilitation initiatives and projects.

Within the framework of the meeting, the representatives of the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia made a presentation, where they focused on the reforms under the Association Agreement with the European Union, which are aimed at simplifying international trade, including  those related to the program of the Authorized Economic Operator and the New Computerized Transit System.

Following the presentation, a discussion was held with the engagement of the private sector.

Over 30 representatives of EUGBC members and partner companies took part in the event.

Visit of the Georgian Delegation to Germany

On 23-25 April, EUGBC, in cooperation with the Embassy of Georgia to Germany, Consulate General of Georgia in Frankfurt and relevant local chambers of commerce, organized a visit of the Georgian delegation to Germany.

 

On April 23, in the frames of the visit, the Business Conference has held, in Berlin, with participation of up to 80 business sector representatives. At the event, the guests had an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the export products and services offered by the Georgian companies, as well as get detailed information about the opportunities for investing in the country. Following the conference, bilateral meetings (B2B) were held between the interested parties, discussing potential cooperation. Georgian Wine and Products expo was also held in the framework of the event in Berlin.

 

 

 

In addition, the Georgian-German Business Forum was held in Frankfurt on April 25, 2024. About 60 representatives of Georgian and German companies from various sectors participated in the Forum. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Alexander Khvtisiashvili, and the State Secretary of the Federal state of Hesse, Michael Ruhl, delivered opening remarks. The Forum was followed by bilateral meetings (B2B) between the companies, as well as Georgian wine tasting.