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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 […]

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 […]

Meeting with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia

EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized a meeting between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia, H.E. Ernst Peter Fischer and representatives of the business sector. During the meeting, the prospects for the development of economic cooperation between the two countries were discussed; In addition, information was exchanged regarding the […]

Role of International Financial Institutions in the Transport and Logistics Sector

EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), with the support of the USAID Economic Governance Program, held an event within the framework of the Black Sea Platform initiative on the topic – the role of international financial institutions in the transport and logistics sector. The representatives of the country’s transport and logistics sector received comprehensive information about the […]

Meeting with the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia in the framework of the Public-Private Dialogue

On March 1, 2024, the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), within the framework of the USAID Economic Governance Program grant project, hosted the first public-private dialogue meeting of The Black Sea Platform, focused on Georgian Government’s transport and logistics policy. The key speaker at the meeting was Guram Guramishvili, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development. […]

Meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Georgia, H.E. Petr Kubernát

  On February 20, Czech Ambassador, H.E. Petr Kubernát hosted the EU-Georgia Business Council members and partners, upon the initiative of the EUGBC. At the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of deepening the bilateral trade and economic relations between Georgia and the Czech Republic, including in the context of granting EU Candidate Status to […]

Visit of EUGBC members and Diplomatic Corps to the Sarajishvili Factory

  On January 25, 2024, the EU – Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized a visit to JSC Sarajishvili for the members of the Council and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Georgia.               The guests had the opportunity to visit the “Sarajishvili” factory, to get acquainted with the […]

Cyprus-Georgia Business Forum in Nicosia

On October 11, 2023 EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), in close cooperation with Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized the Cyprus-Georgia Business Forum in Nicosia.

A two day seminar on the program of Authorized Economic Operators in Batumi

The EU-Georgia Business Council organized a seminar on October 2-3, on the program of authorized economic operators and customs formalities in Batumi. 

A two-day seminar on the status of authorized economic operator and customs formalities

A two-day seminar on the status of authorized economic operator and customs formalities was held in Tbilisi, which introduced its participants to the benefits of this status and the procedures and criteria necessary to obtain it.

Seminar on the program of Authorized Economic Operators and Customs Formalities was held in Telavi

On August 30-31, the EU-Georgia Business Council organized a seminar on the program of authorized economic operators and customs formalities in Telavi.  The seminar was held within the framework of the USAID Economic Governance Program grant “Support the Capacity Building of the NCTF Through Promoting Awareness on the AEO Program, Customs Interactions and Formalities”, with […]

A meeting of the Council of Investors was held in the government administration

The executive director of the EUGBC, Giorgi Kacharava, participated in a meeting of the Council of Investors that was held in the government administration.

The first meeting of the “Black Sea Platform” Working Group. 

On June 30, 2023, the EU – Georgia Business Council EUGBC organized the first meeting of the “Black Sea Platform” Working Group. 

EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform

Giorgi Kacharava, EUGBC Executive Director took part in the 11 th meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform (CSP) held on 8th of June, 2023 in Tbilisi

Presenting “Study of Challenges Related to Obtaining Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) Status”

  Today, the EU-Georgia Business Council presented the “Study of Challenges Related to Obtaining Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) Status 

Meeting with the Ambassador of Germany to Georgia

On May 19, EU-Georgia Business Council organized a meeting with the Ambassador of Germany to Georgia, Peter Fischer.

Roundtable “EU Candidacy Status from Business Perspective”

On May 4, EUGBC organized the signing ceremony of a the joint statement by 9 leading business associations, after which a roundtable

Signing the joint statement

  On May 4, EU-Georgia Business Council organized an event featuring 9 leading Business Associations signing a joint statement on granting of the EU

Promoting Awareness on the AEO Program, Customs Interactions and Formalities

  The EU-Georgia Business Council within the framework of project financed by the USAID Economic Governance Program and supported by the

Meeting with the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation

 On April 27, the EU-Georgia Business Council Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Georgia, Heidi Grau.

Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR)

On April 20, the EU – Georgia Business Council Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava took part in the event on Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR) co–hosted by The Asian Development Bank together with Georgia Revenue Services. He spoke about importance of digital trade and briefed participants about where Georgia stands with paperless trade and [...]

SIte visit to “Igoeti” factory

On April 20, the EU – Georgia Business Council organized a site visit to council’s member company LTD Igoeti. LTD IGOETI is a leading spice and seasoning manufacturer, offering diverse and carefully curated selection of products since 2020, with keen focus on food safety and premium quality. During the visit, the guests were briefed about [...]

3 Seas Initiative: Perspectives and Challenges ahead of Bucharest Summit

The EU-Georgia Business Council Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze took part in panel discussion on 3 Seas Initiative: Perspectives and Challenges ahead of Bucharest Summit, co-organized by Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies and Embassy of Romania in Georgia.

Dentons hosts Georgia Investment Forum in London

  Otar Kipshidze, Dentons’ Georgia Managing Partner participated in Georgia Investment Forum hosted by Dentons in London.

EU4BCC Tourism Consortium Conference in Seville, Spain

  On March 16, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava took part at the Tourism Consortium Conference 

Georgia Investment Forum held in London

  On 16th of March, EU-Georgian Business Council’s member companies participated in the Georgia Investment Forum which took place at Dentons’

Signing a memorandum between the “Black Sea Platform” and PMCG

On March 10, A memorandum of understanding was also signed between the “Black Sea Platform” (BSP)

The first meeting of “The Black Sea Platform” Honorary Council

On March 10, EU-Georgia Business Council with the support of the USAID Economic Governance Program organized the first Honorary Council Meeting of the “Black Sea Platform” (BSP).

Trans-Caspian Trade Route Enhancement meeting

  On March 6 EU-Georgia Business Council Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze took part in event that was dedicated to Trans-Caspian Trade Route

Meeting with The Revenue Service of The Ministry of Finance of Georgia

  On 1st of March, EU-Georgia Business Council Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava took part at the meeting organized by the Investors Council

The International Caspian Energy Forum Tbilisi 2023

  On February 28, EUGBC top management and member companies took part in the international Caspian Energy Forum Tbilisi 2023,

Meeting with the representatives of the UN Global Compact Network Georgia

  On 23rd of February, EU- Georgia Business Council Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava took part in the event where

New portal infohub.rs.ge

  On February 23, EU- Georgia Business Council Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava attended the event

Meeting with the Minister of Finance of Georgia

On February 22, H.E. Lasha Khutsishvili, Minister of Finance of Georgia held a meeting with EU-Georgia Business Council members.

19th meeting of the Investors Council

  On February 22, 2023, EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava took part in the 19th meeting of the Investors Council.

The Georgia Investment Forum

We are pleased to inform you that the Georgia Investment Forum will take place on 16th March at Dentons’ law offices in London in cooperation with the Embassy of Georgia to the UK and with the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Enterprise Georgia. EU-Georgia Business Council is a Partner of [...]

Improvement of renewable energy projects presentation

EU-Georgia Business Council participated in a call for Investor Briefing to facilitate a public-private dialogue on Support Schemes for the Production

Meeting with the Ambassador of Latvia to Georgia

  On February 7, the Secretary General of the EU-Georgia Business Council, Zviad Chumburidze and the Executive Director, Giorgi Kacharava met with the Ambassador of Latvia to Georgia, Edīte Medne.

Geocase Economic Forum

On February 2, the Secretary General of the EU-Georgia Business Council Zviad Chumburidze participated in the economic forum founded and organized by Geocase, where the country’s investment opportunities were discussed.

A presentation of the study “Maritime Trade in the Black Sea in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War

On January 27, PMC Research Center held a presentation of research results and public discussion of the study “Maritime Trade in the Black Sea in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War”.

Season’s greetings’ from EUGBC

10th meeting of the EU-Georgia civil society platform held in Brussels

On December 16, 2022 , Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) Giorgi Kacharava took part at the 10th meeting of the EU-Georgia civil society platform (CSP) held in Brussels.

Promoting the development and awareness of the capital market

The EU-Georgia Business Council participated in the event dedicated to promote the development of the capital market and raise awareness about this field.

Georgia’s first CSR stakeholder forum

On December 14, EU-Georgia Business Council Executive director Giorgi Kacharava participated in an event

Best Annual Report and Transparency Award (BARTA)

EU-Georgia Business Council attended the Best Annual Report and Transparency Award (BARTA)

Georgia’s first CSR stakeholder forum

On December 14, EU-Georgia Business Council Executive director Giorgi Kacharava participated in an event dedicated to the formation of Georgia’s first CSR stakeholder forum.

Charting Georgia’s Future

On December 6, EU-Georgia Business Council Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava

Launching of the EUGBC new initiative “THE BLACK SEA PLATFORM”

On 1st of December, The EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized the Annual Black Sea Conference with the support of the USAID Economic Governance Program. During the conference EUGBC announced the establishment of the Black Sea Platform.

EUGBC members meeting with Ambassador of Italy

on 22 November, EU-Georgia Business Council organized a meeting with Ambassador of Italy to Georgia, Mr. Enrico Valvo at Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel.

Reception of the Austrian Business Circle

EU-Georgia Business Council participated on a reception of the Austrian Business Circle organized by the Advantage Austria Tbilisi on the occassion of the visit of Karlheinz Kopf, Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and a delegation of Austrian companies.

Promoting the accession to the CTC and NCTS

  EU-Georgia Business Council participated in the meeting related to the current project within the framework of “Promoting the accession to the

A new renewable energy support scheme

On November 15, 2022, EU-Georgia Business Council Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava

DCFTA advisory group online meeting

On November 14, 2022, EU-Georgia Business Council Executive Council Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava took part in a joint online meeting

Introductory meeting with EU Ambassador to Georgia

On November 10, 2022, EU-Georgia Business Council Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze, and EUGBC Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava

Georgia-Belgium Business Roundtable “Doing Business with Georgia”

On 3rd of November, 2022, a Georgian Business Delegation visit to the Kingdom of Belgium was organized by EU-Georgian business Council.

EUGBC meetings in Brussels at DG TRADE and DG NEAR

On November 3, 2022, within the framework of the Georgian Business Delegation visit to Brussels organized by EU-Georgia Business Council,

The Dutch-Georgian Business Forum “Doing Business with Georgia”

On 1st of November, 2022, a Georgian Business Delegation visit to the Kingdom of Netherlands was organized by EU-Georgian business Council.

Finnish-Georgian Business Roundtable

On October 26, the Finnish-Georgian Business Roundtable and B2B meetings was co-organized by the EU-Georgia Business Council, Finland-Georgia Business Association and Angel Investor Club.

18th meeting of the Investors Council

On October 19, 2022, EU-Georgia Business Council Secretary General Zviad chumburidze and Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava attended the 18th meeting of the Investors council.

Georgian-Hungarian Agro-industrial Online Meeting

On October 11, 2022, Georgian-Hungarian Agro-industrial Online Meeting was held, co-organized by EU-Georgia Business Council and Hungarian Export Promotion Agency.

The Investors’ Council member meeting

On 7th of October, EU-Georgia Business Council Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava attended the meeting of the Investors Council’s members with the Head of the National Agency for Sustainable Land Management and Land Use Monitoring- Mr. Giorgi Misheladze.

The first semi-annual meeting for the members of the Investors Council

On September 28 EU-georgia bsuiness Council Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava

TFA Article 7 Post Clearance Audit and Risk Management

  EU-Georgia Business Council participated on a three-day workshop organized by the CLDP and GRS on best practices: TFA Article 7 Post Clearance Audit and Risk Management.

Debates on Public Procurement reform in Georgia

On September 27, Giorgi Kacharava, EUGBC Executive Director took part at the meeting held under the Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) Platform

Discussions on new Labor Legislation

On September 26, representatives of the EU-Georgia Business Council participated in a meeting organized by CIPE, where the new labor legislation was discussed.

“Diagonal cumulation between Georgia, Turkey and the EU – trade and investment opportunities” forum

The EU-Georgia Business Council participated in the “Diagonal cumulation between Georgia, Turkey and the EU – trade and investment opportunities” forum.

Building a sustainable tourism market between Georgia and Hungary?????

On July 5-7, 2022 within the framework of EU4Business: Connecting Companies (EU4BCC), BSO partnership of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pécs-Baranya (CCIPB) and EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC)

Azerbaijan-Georgia Business Forum????

On June 29, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) in close cooperation with the Georgian Embassy in The Republic of Azerbaijan(Georgia in Azerbaijan) and Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Georgia ,

Meeting with the Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Levan Davitashvil

  On June 16, the EU-Georgia Business Council organized a meeting with the Vice Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Levan Davitashvili.

Investors’ Council meeting

Secretary General of the EU-Georgia Business Council, Zviad Chumburidze and  EUGBC Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava participated in the 17th meeting of the Investors’ Council, which was held on 7th June.

Joint statement of EUGBC with 5 Business Associations

EUGBC jointly with Georgian Distributors Business Association, International Chamber of Commerce in Georgia,

Signing the Memorandum of Understanding and B2B meetings

  On May 20, 2022, the EU-Georgia Business Council organized a signing of Memorandum of Understanding between EUGBC and the Caspian Energy Club, as well as bilateral meetings (B2B platform) between Azerbaijani and Georgian companies.

Georgian-Austrian Business Forum

  On May 18, 2022, EUGBC Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava and EUGBC member companies participated in Georgian-Austrian Business Forum and B2B meetings.

Meeting with Ms. Claudia Salomon, president of The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration

EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava took part at the meeting with Ms. Claudia Salomon,

Visit to Chateau Mukhrani and presentation of The Black Sea Cooperation Platform

  On May 11, 2022 the EU-Georgia Business Council organized a visit to Chateau Mukhrani for the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Georgia, as well as presented The Black Sea Cooperation Platform.

Online meeting with Secretary General of the Permanent International Secretariat of the Organization of BSEC

      On May 10, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze, Secretary General of the EU-Georgia Business Council and Giorgi Kacharava, EUGBC Executive Director held an online meeting with Ambassador Lazar Comanescu, Secretary General of the Permanent International Secretariat of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC).

საბაჟო მიმართულებით გასაწევი მომსახურებების საფასურებში განხორციელებული ცვლილებების გაცნობის მიზნით გამართულ სამუშაო შეხვედრა

ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს აღმასრულებელმა დირექტორმა, გიორგი კაჭარავამ მონაწილეობა მიიღო საბაჟო მიმართულებით

Meeting with the Ambassador of Brazil

On April 12, 2022 EU-Georgia Business Council Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of Brazil to Georgia Osvaldo Biato Junior.

Black Sea and Caspian Sea Ports&Shipping 2022??

April 6-7, Giorgi Kacharava, EUGBC Executive Director took part at the Black and Caspian Sea Ports&Shipping 2022 Exhibition and Conference, hosted by APM Terminals Poti.

Statement of the EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze

 Taking into account current geopolitical situation,  sanctions on Russia due to invasion and war against Ukraine,

Round Table – Perspectives of cooperation with the new trade partners stemming from the current geopolitical situation

On March 16, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized a Round Table on “Perspectives for Cooperation with the new trade partners stemming from the current geopolitical situation”.

Statement of the EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze

EU-Georgia Business Council  strongly supports Georgia’s decision to submit to the relevant EU institutions an application for the EU membership today.

Business Round Table in Tbilisi

  On February 22, 2022 within the framework of EU4Business: Connecting Companies (EU4BCC), EU-Georgia Business Council organized Business Round Table  “Building a sustainable tourism market between Georgia and Hungary” in Tbilisi.

Statement of EUGBC Secretary General

Related to the developments in Ukraine, we would like to express our position towards our strategic partner.

Online meeting with the ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of Netherlands

On January 26, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized an online meeting with Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, David Solomonia.

Building a sustainable tourism market between Georgia and Hungary

  On January 24, 2022 BSO partnership of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pécs-Baranya (CCIPB) and the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), which has been awarded in Tourism Sector grant by EUROCHAMBRES under EU4BCC Project, organized first online preparatory meeting with the participation Hungarian and Georgian BSO’s and SME’s.

მრგვალი მაგიდა GMP-ის (კარგი საწარმოო პრაქტიკის) სტანდარტზე გადასვლა – სახელმწიფო მხარდაჭერა, პერსპექტივები და გამოწვევები

  ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით მიმდინარე წლის 25 იანვარს გაიმართა მრგვალი მაგიდა სახელწოდებით „GMP-ის (კარგი საწარმოო პრაქტიკის) სტანდარტზე გადასვლა – სახელმწიფო მხარდაჭერა, პერსპექტივები და გამოწვევები“.

EUGBC Secretary General’s working visit to Cyprus

  On January 17-18, 2022, within the framework of working visit to Cyprus, EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze and ambassador of Georgia to Cyprus,

INVITATION TO THE EU4BCC Kick-off Event – the 18th of January 2022

  EU4BCC officially invites you to the EU4BCC Kick-off Event, taking place on 18 January, from 10.00 to 13.00, within the framework of the EU4Business: Connecting Companies project.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

EUGBC team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Health and success, as well as lots of joy and happiness! May 2022 be a year of wishful news and pleasant memories????????

Building a sustainable tourism market between Georgia and Hungary

We are proud to announce that BSO partnership of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pécs-Baranya (CCIPB) and the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC)

8th meeting of the EU-Georgia civil society platform

  On December 13, 2021, Giorgi Kacharava, Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council took part at the 8th meeting of the EU-Georgia civil society platform (CSP).  

Conference “Black Sea – Georgia’s Opportunities and Challenges”

  On December 9, EU-Georgia Business Council organized for the second time the annual conference “Black Sea – Georgia’s Opportunities and Challenges”.

ინვესტორთა საბჭოს სხდომა

  ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს გენერალურმა მდივანმა, ზვიად ჭუმბურიძემ და EUGBC-ს აღმასრულებელმა დირექტორმა, გიორგი კაჭარავამ 25 ნოემბერს მონაწილეობა მიიღეს ინვესტორთა საბჭოს სხდომაში, რომელზეც სხვა განხილულ საკითხებს შორის იყო EUGBC-ს მიერ გახმოვანებული მიმართულებები, როგორიცაა სახელმწიფო საწარმოების რეფორმა და პრივატიზაციის საკითხი, ასევე, განახლებული სამთავრობო საინვესტიციო პაკეტის ინიციატივა.

Meeting of Romanian Ambassador to Georgia with Business Community

  On 21st of October, 2021  EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) and Georgia-Romania Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) organized an online meeting of  H.E. Răzvan Rotundu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Georgia with Business Community.

საცხობის “რომივერია” გახსნა და საიტ ვიზიტი კომპანიაში “ელექსირი”

ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს ორგანიზებით 30 სექტემბერს გაიმართა იტალიური ბრტყელი პურის საცხობის „რომივერია“-ს საცერემონიო გახსნა და ასევე, საიტ ვიზიტი კომპანიაში „ელექსირ გლობალი“. კომპანია „რომივერია“ დაარსდა 2019 წელს და ახორციელებს თანამედროვე სტანდარტების საცხობის და ნახევარფაბრიკატების პროექტს თავისუფალ ინდუსტრიულ ზონაში.

სემინარი DCFTA-ს ფარგლებში საქართველოს მცირე და საშუალო ბიზნესისთვის არსებულ შესაძლებლობებზე

  ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით, 14-15 სექტემბერს თბილისში 

შესაძლებლობები ადგილობრივი ბიზნესისთვის – სემინარი მარნეულში

ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით, 8-9 სექტემბერს მარნეულში “ევროკავშირსა და საქართველოს შორის ღრმა და ყოვლისმომცველი თავისუფალი ვაჭრობის შეთანხმების” (DCFTA) 

Georgian Ambassador to China met EUGBC members

  On September 7, 2021,  EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized an online meeting of representatives of Business sector with H.E. Mr. Archil Kalandia, 

DCFTA სემინარი თელავში

3 – 4 სექტემბერს ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით, ევროკავშირსა და საქართველოს შორის ღრმა და ყოვლისმომცველი თავისუფალი ვაჭრობის შეთანხმების

DCFTA სემინარი ახალციხეში

  25-26 აგვისტოს ახალციხეში ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით, ევროკავშირსა და საქართველოს შორის ღრმა

შესაძლებლობები ადგილობრივი ბიზნესისთვის – სემინარი გორში

  ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით, 23-24 აგვისტოს გორში ევროკავშირსა და საქართველოს შორის ღრმა და ყოვლისმომცველი

DCFTA სემინარი ზუგდიდში

   30-31 ივლისს, ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით, ქ. ზუგდიდში ჩატარდა სემინარი ევროკავშირსა და საქართველოს შორის ღრმა და ყოვლისმომცველი თავისუფალი ვაჭრობის შეთანხმების (DCFTA) ფარგლებში

DCFTA სემინარი ბათუმში

  მიმდინარე წლის 28-29 ივლისს, ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით, ქ. ბათუმში ჩატარდა სემინარი ევროკავშირსა და საქართველოს შორის ღრმა და ყოვლისმომცველი თავისუფალი

შესაძლებლობები ადგილობრივი ბიზნესისთვის – სემინარი ქუთაისში

  ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს (EUGBC) ორგანიზებით, 26-27 ივლისს, ქუთაისში,  ევროკავშირსა და საქართველოს შორის ღრმა და ყოვლისმომცველი თავისუფალი ვაჭრობის შეთანხმების (DCFTA) ფარგლებში საქართველოს მცირე და საშუალო ბიზნესისთვის არსებულ შესაძლებლობებზე სემინარი ჩატარდა.

Georgia-Ukraine Business Round Table

On Wednesday, July 21,  Georgia-Ukraine Business Round Table was jointly held within the framework of close cooperation with

Online meeting with the Ambassador of Denmark to Georgia

  On July 5,  H.E. Ole Egberg Mikkelsen Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to (with residence in Kyiv) held in an online meeting with EUGBC members.

Seventh meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform

  On June 30, 2021, Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council, Giorgi Kacharava took part at seventh meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform held in an online format.

Presentation of the book “Ambassadors of independent Georgia 1991-2021”

On June 22, Georgian and foreign diplomats together with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, as well as former

EUGBC-ს გენერალური მდივანი საქართველოს პარლამენტის თავმჯდომარეს შეხვდა

ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს გენერალური მდივანი, ზვიად ჭუმბურიძე საქართველოს პარლამენტის თავმჯდომარეს, კახა კუჭავას შეხვდა.

Georgian-Hungarian Online Business Forum

  On June 8, 2021 held Georgian-Hungarian Online Business Day, co organized by EU-Georgia Business Council, Hungarian Export Agency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs

High Level Conference “European Choice of the Georgian People”

On May 27, Giorgi Kacharava, Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council, took park at the annual high-level conference

Meeting of the Investors’ Council

On May 27, Zviad Chumburidze, Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council and Giorgi Kacharava, EUGBC Executive Director

Meeting with the Ambassador of Georgia to Romania

  On May 18,  EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) and the Georgia-Romania Chamber of Commerce organized an online meeting of representatives

მრგვალი მაგიდა “ვაქცინაცია და რეგულაციები”

  14 მაისს, ევროკავშირი საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს  ორგანიზებით გაიმართა მრგვალი მაგიდა  “ვაქცინაცია და რეგულაციები”.

Meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Georgia

  On 19th of April, 2021, EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with H.E. Akira Imamura,

EUGBC Annual Members Meeting 2021

  “EU-Georgia Business Council” elected Ayten Hajiyeva, BP Head of Country, Georgia as its new chairperson of the Board of Directors at the EUGBC Annual Members’ Meeting held on April 16, 2021, at the Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi.

Project “”100 Investment Offers to Business””

  UGBC Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava attended the presentation of the project “100 Investment Offers to Business” presented by the

Meeting with the Norwegian Ambassador

  On March 4, 2021, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze, EUGBC Secretary General held a meeting with H.E. Ms. Helene Sand Andresen,

ბიზნეს ასოციაციების ერთობლივი მიმართვა საქართველოს მთავრობას

არსებული პოლიტიკურ-ეკონომიკური კრიზისიდან გამომდინარე ბიზნეს გაერთიანებები ერთობლივი განცხადებით მიმართავენ საქართველოს მთავრობას.

Diaspora Economic Forum

  On February 27, 2021, EUGBC member companies took part at the Diaspora Economic Forum  organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM),

Meeting with the Ambassador of Lithuania

On 2nd of February, EUGBC Members held online meeting with H.E. Mr. Andrius Kalindra newly appointed  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to Georgia.

Investors Council Meeting

  On January 29, 2021 Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze, Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) and Giorgi Kacharava, EUGBC Executive Director took part at the 14th meeting of the Investors Council chaired by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia.

Signing the memorandum of Understanding

On January 22, 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Exporters and Investors Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC). 

Meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan

On January 16, 2021, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Georgia H.E. Faig Guliyev held meeting with EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director Girogi Kacharava.

Meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia

  On 8th of January, 2021, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze, EUGBC Secretary General held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Andrius Kalindra, newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to Georgia. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues relating to the strengthening of bilateral economic co-operation between Georgia and Lithuania.

DCFTA consulting group meeting

  On December 21,2020, Giorgi Kacharava, Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council, paticipated in the 8th meeting of the DCFTA advisory group. To see the article, please follow the link⇒DCFTA MEETING  

Ambassador of Georgia to Estonia met EUGBC members

On December 10, 2020, H.E. Mr. Archil Karaulashvili,  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Estonia met in online format EUGBC Board and Member companies. The meeting was organized within the framework of regular consultations of EUGBC Business Companies with foreign and Georgia’s diplomatic community. H.E. Ambassador briefed participants about the Estonia’s […]

Business Associations’ joint petition to the Georgian Prime Minister and the Government’s Economic Team

  Please follow the link to see the joint statement of 10 Business Association  >>>Joint Statemen

VIRTUAL ECONOMIC FORUM GEORGIA – AUSTRIA

  EUGBC top Management and Member companies took part at the Virtual Economic Forum Business Forum held on December 3, 2020, organized by the Austrian Foreign Trade Representation (Advantage Austria). Within the framework of the economic forum bilateral business meetings were held between Georgian and Austrian sides.

Conference “CLUSTERS AS DRIVERS FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION IN THE BLACK SEA REGION”

  On November 25, 2020 EUGBC Executive Director, Giorgi Kacharava, took part as one of the key speakers at the online Conference – CLUSTERS AS DRIVERS FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION IN THE BLACK SEA REGION organized by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

EUGBC top management participated in Business Seminar

  On November 20, 2020 the Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Estonia in cooperation with the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized  in Tallinn Business Seminar titled “Georgia-Estonia Cooperation: Investment and Trade Opportunities”.

EUGBC participated in Webinar organized by Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania

  On November 17, 2020  Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council, Ambassador  Zviad Chumburidze,

ბიზნეს ასოციაციების ერთობლივი მიმართვა

20 ოქტომბერს, EUGBC – მ ხუთ ბიზნეს ასოციაციასთან ერთად ბიზნეს სექტორის მხარდაჭერის მიზნით, კიდევ ერთხელ მიმართა საქართველოს მთავრობას და ეკონომიკურ გუნდს საქართველოში და მსოფლიოში არსებული ეპიდემიოლოგიური ვითარების გათვალისწინებით

EUGBC Members’ meeting with the Austrian Ambassador

  On October 12, EUGBC Members held online meeting with H.E. Mr. Thomas Mühlmann newly appointed  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Georgia.

EUGBC Board and Members’ online meeting with the Ambassador of Germany

  On October 7, 2020, H.E. Hubert Knirsch Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia, met in an online format with the EUGBC Board and Member companies.

Round Table “Georgia’s Economic development perspectives and necessary reforms in 2020-2024”

  On 24th of September EU-Georgia Business Council organized a meeting – Round Table “Georgia’s Economic development perspectives and necessary reforms in 2020-2024”.

U.S. Ambassador to Georgia met EUGBC members

  On September 15, 2020, H.E. Kelly C. Degnan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Georgia, met in an online format with the EUGBC Board and Member companies.

Dialogue with Business

  On July 16, 2020 EU-Georgia Business Council organized  a meeting – Dialogue with Business – Business development prospects and ways to overcome the crisis

STREGI – We are happy to announce a new member of EUGBC

  STREGI is marketing agency powering the success of brands and digital transformation for various industry representatives. STREGI’s existential mission is to provide ‘Worthwhile Marketing Power” to various brands, products, people, companies, events

Ambassador of Austria to Georgia met EUGBC members

  On July 2, 2020, H.E. Mr. Arad Benkö, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Georgia met in online format EUGBC Member companies. The meeting was organized within the framework of regular consultations of EUGBC Business Companies with foreign and Georgia’s diplomatic community. H.E. Ambassador briefed participants about current situation in […]

Online Meeting of Senior representatives of IFI’s with Business Sector

On July 1, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized Online Meeting of Business Sector with Mrs. Catarina Bjorlin Hansen – Regional Director for Caucasus, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Mr. Maciej Czura – Head of European Investment Bank’s Regional representation for the South Caucasus and Mr Andreas Berkhoff, Senior Banker, Lending Operations in the EU […]

Meeting of The Business Associations

On June 30, “EU-Georgia Business Council”  organized a meeting of 7 Business Associations in order to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Georgian Distributors Association (GDBA), Georgian Producers’ Federation, Tax Payers Union (TPU), Georgian Employers Association (GEA) and Banking Association of Georgia (BA) leaders  sign a […]

NEOPHARM – EUGBC welcomes a new family member??

  Pharmaceutical company Neopharm was established in 1997. The goal was to provide healthcare system with Safe, Qualitative, Effective and Affordable medicines. During years of hard work as a result company’s portfolio is presented by manufacturing line with over 200 brand name of medical products, among which are medicines, supplements, cosmetic products, natural juices and […]

Ambassador of Turkey to Georgia met EUGBC members

  On June 23, 2020, H.E. Fatma Ceren Yazgan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Georgia met in online format EUGBC Board and Member companies. H.E. Ambassador provided to Business Sector the information about current situation in Turkey in terms of results of fight against COVID 19, also covering details about […]

EUGBC top management participated in the Investors Council Meeting

  On June 22, EUGBC Executive Director, Giorgi Kacharava took part at the 13th Investors Council meeting chaired Prime Minister of Georgia aiming to review recommendations for the promotion of investments in Georgia and measures implemented for a improvement of the investment climate. Focus has been made on the facilitated development of the capital market, […]

Business Associations’ Joint statement

  During the difficult period of outbreak of “Covid 19”, a number of business associations repeatedly appealed to the Georgian government with recommendations for the purposes to maintain economic stability in the country; to protect fair interests of businesses and provide specific assistance in crisis times.

EUGBC Top Management participated in Online B2B Meeting

Within the framework of cooperation between EU-Georgia Business Council and Caspian European Club “ONLINE B2B FORUM AZERBAIJAN–KAZAKHSTAN-GEORGIA” was held on May 8, 2020.

EUGBC recommendations to the Government of Georgia for the development of specific business sectors

  Outbreak of “COVID 19”, associated with long-term challenges both in economics and healthcare, will inevitably change the world’s political and economic rules.

EU-Georgia Business Council’s proposals to the Government of Georgia

  EU-Georgia Business Council’s proposals to the Government of Georgia for the purposes of minimization of Economic losses stemming from outbreak of Covid 19, as well as for the assistance of the Business Sector.

“ევროკავშირი – საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს” განცხადება

  მსოფლიო მასშტაბით გავრცელებული კორონავირუსის ეპიდემია მნიშვნელოვნად იმოქმედებს როგორც განვითარებულ, ასევე განვითარებადი ქვეყნების ეკონომიკებზე.

Georgia – Azerbaijan Business Forum

 Georgia-Azerbaijan Business Forum was organized by EU-Georgia Business Council, on 5th of March in Tbilisi. General partners of the event were BP, SOCAR Energy Georgia, Pasha Bank, and partners – Kulevi Oil Terminal, Embawood, Hualing Kutaisi Free Industrial Zone and Luca Polare. Ekaterine Mikabadze, First Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia participate […]

Meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of he Netherlands

  On February 25th, “EU-Georgia Business Council” organized a meeting with The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E.  Maria (Maaike) Van Koldam.

Investors Council organized a meeting with the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development

  “EU-Georgia Business Council” Executive Director, Giorgi Kacharava and Member company representatives participated in the meeting organized by Investors Council with the minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, held on February 24,2020.

“EUGBC” supports the Peace, Sports and Humanitarian Project “Ergneti”

In recent turbulent times when on our country and and its citizens lies the huge responsibility to keep the Legacy, Culture, Democracy and lands protected, even smaller initiative can be of a huge importance.

EUGBC Top Management participated in the investor council meeting

On February 3, 2020, Zviad Chumburidze, Secretary General of the EU-Georgia Business Council and Giorgi Kacharava, Executive Director participated in the 11th meeting of The Investor Council, chaired by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Mr. Giorgi Gakharia.

“Energy Week Georgia 2020”

“Eu-Georgia Business Council” Executive Director, Giorgi Kacharava participated in “Energo Week Georgia 2020”, held on January 28-29. EUGBC is one of the knowledge partners of the event.

EUGBC Annual Members’Meeting 2020

On January 24, 2020 EUGBC held  an Annual Members Meeting. The event was attended by the representatives of the Member companies, as well as The Deputy Minister of the ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development.

Meeting with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic

On December 12, "EU-Georgia Business Council" organized a meeting with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic, H.E. Mr. Petr Mykiska. The meeting was held at The Embassy of the Czech republic and attended by the representatives of member companies of council, from various business sectors. The abovementioned meeting was of an introductory character and aimed [...]

Conference “Black Sea- Georgia’s Opportunities & Challenges”

Conference – “Black Sea – Georgia’s Opportunities and Challenges” was  organized by  “EU-Georgia Business Council”, on December 6, 2019. The general partners of the event were PRIME MARINE, APM TERMINALS, PACE GROUP, ANAKLIA DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM and the partners – BDO AND TURKON Line.                 

Business Round Table Meeting

On November 14th,   Business Roundtable was organized by EU-Georgia Business Council with the participation of the Foreign Embassies’ Economic Attaches/Commercial Counselors, bilateral business associations and representatives of the business sector. The purpose of the roundtable meeting was to discuss opportunities and ways for Georgia to develop bilateral economic cooperation with foreign countries.   SPECIFIC INVESTMENT […]

Georgian-Austrian Business Forum

EUGBC top Management and Member companies took part at the Georgian-Austrian Business Forum held  On November 5, 2019. Within the framework of the visit of 9 Austrian companies delegation to Georgia, the  Forum was organized by the Austrian Foreign Trade Representation (Advantage Austria) and supported by the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

European Investment Fund(EIF) supported ProCredit Bank

European Investment Fund(EIF) supported ProCredit Bank  by expanding InnovFin Guarantee programme for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) For more, please click  : InnovFin_

Business Associations meet Georgian Prime Minister

  The Secretary General of EU-Georgian Business Council Mr. Zviad Chumburidze took part in the meeting, held by Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Gakharia. The Head of Government emphasized the role of business in economic growth and employment, and pointed out the critical significance of maintaining rapid and effective communication in order to ensure fast […]

Tbilisi Silk Road Forum 22-23/10/2019

EUGBC top management and member companies took part in Tbilisis Silk Road Forum,  held on October 22-23, 2019. Tbilisi hosted 2,000 government and business sector representatives from around 60 countries to discuss opportunities of strengthening political, economic and cultural relations between Asia and Europe.

Site visit at the Wine Factory #1

    On October 17, the EU-Georgia Business Council  organized a site visit at Wine  Factory # 1, attended by diplomats accredited in Georgia, representatives of the media and business circles. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the  guests  about the history of Wine Factory # 1 as one of the unique cultural […]

The Georgian Hungarian Business Round Table

      On october 16,  2019,  EU -Georgia Business Council  organized the Georgian Hungarian Business Round Table on the occasion of the Business Delegation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Nógrád County. The event was held at Courtyard Marriott Hotel.

A reception on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Eastern Partnership

On September 18, the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) in close cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affaires of Finland (EU presidency)  organized a reception on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership in Chateau Mukhrani.

Fifth Meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform

Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Giorgi Kacharava took part atthe fifth meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform held on September 13, 2019 at the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies.

Meeting with the head of the Revenue Service

EUGBC Executive Director Giorgi Kacharava participated in the meeting with the Revenue Service representatives

Georgia-Italy Business Forum

  EUGBC Top Management and Member companies took part at the Georgia-Italy Business Forum held on July 4, 2019 in Tbilisi, which was organized by Embassy of Italy and Italian Trade Agency, in close cooperation with ANCE (National Association of Building Contractors), OICE (Engineering and Architectural Italian Association) and ANIE (National Federation of Electronic and […]

EUGBC took part in EU4Business General Assembly 2019 held in Brussels

  Giorgi Kacharava, Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council, took part at the EU4Business General Assembly 2019 held in Brussels on June 28.

EUGBC took parti in the 6th EaP Business Forum hosted by Bucharest

  Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council, Giorgi Kacharavatook part at the 6th EaP Business Forum, held in Bucharest on June 25, 2019.

Regional Business Forum was held in Bratislava with the participation of Georgian Business Sector ?????

On June 14, 2019 EU -Georgia Business Council organized Regional Business Forum in Bratislava, titled “Doing Business in Georgia”.

Meeting with the representatives of IMPAQ International

  EUGBC Top Management and Member companies met Senior representatives of IMPAQ International, LLC (IMPAQ).

AE SOLAR launched its newest factory in Kutaisi

  We are proud the EUGBC Core Member – German solar module manufacturer AE SOLAR GmbH opened its new panel manufacturing facility in Hualing Kutaisi Free Industrial zone, Georgia.

Steering Committee Meeting of the EBRD DCFTA Adaptation Programme

  EUGBC Executive Director, Giorgi Kacharava took part at the Steering Committee Meeting of the EBRD DCFTA Adaptation Programme, funded by the EU under EU4BUSINESS initiative. 

The next in turn Georgian-Austrian Business Forum held in Tbilisi

  EUGBC Management and Member companies took part at the Georgian-Austrian Business Forum held on May 13 in Tbilisi. 

EU-Georgia Business Council was awarded with BGC Honorary Prize

  EU-Georgia Business Council, as a leading European Business Association was awarded with BGC Honorary Prize for its contribution in the process of attracting investments in Georgia and promoting Georgian products’ export.

EUGBC launches new initiative to support Georgian Women Winemakers

EU-Georgia Business Council presented a new initiative aimed to promote Georgian products export, titled “Georgian Women Wine makers”.

Meeting with German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)

On April 11, 2019 meeting was held between the representatives of EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). During the meeting the discussion focused on future possible cooperation opportunities in various directions.

EUGBC organized Georgian-Polish Round Table in Tbilisi

  On March 21, Georgian-Polish Round Table was held in Tbilisi, at Hotel “Holiday Inn”.

EUGBC organized the next in turn meeting between EU Commissioner for Trade, with Businesses

On March 19, 2019 EU-Georgia Business Council organized the next in turn meeting between EU Commissioner for Trade, Ms. Cecilia Malmström with Businesses. 

EUGBC Annual Members’ Meeting 2019

On February 28 held EUGBC Annual Members’ Meeting, which was attended by Head of Regional Representation for the South Caucasus European Investment Bank. Mr. Maciej CZURA and Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to Georgia, Mr. Carlo Natale. At the meeting the attendees discussed a number of important issues and future projects for the business sector, including the […]

The Agreement between EUGBC and ARDI Insurance was signed

  Within the framework of the meeting, agreement was signed between the EU-Georgia Business Council and ARDI Insurance.

EUGBC Statement related to TBC Bank case

  From the day of restoration of independence, Georgia has encountered difficulties, progressed economically and is still developing. Over the last decades, efforts of a small number of existing Georgian business companies have clearly shown us that in the near future Georgia may become a country adhering to modern European standards. Achieving this goal is […]

Meeting with the Ambassador of Germany, H.E. Mr. Hubert Knirsch

  On February 14, by the initiative of EU-Georgia Business Council, the Ambassador Extraordinary and lenipotentiary of Germany, H.E. Mr. Hubert Knirsch met with representatives of Georgian Business Sector ????

Ambassador of Italy to Georgia met EUGBC members at his residence

  On January 24, by initiative of EU-Georgia Business Council, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Georgia, H.E. Antonio Enrico Bartoli met representatives of EUGBC member companies at his residence ????

Statement of EUGBC Secretary General related to TBC Bank case

  “EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) is carefully observing developments related to TBC Bank case.

Meeting with Ambassador of Estonia to Georgia

  Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council, Zviad Chumburidze held a working meeting with H.E. Ms. Kai Kaarelson, Ambassador of Estonia to Georgia.

EUGBC organized first large scale meeting between Georgian Ambassadors and Business Sector

  On December 19, Georgian Ambassadors met with representatives of Georgian business sector in Courtyard Marriott Hotel Tbilisi. The meeting was organized by EU-Georgia Business Council in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

10th Annual Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

  Tbilisi hosts 10th Annual Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) titled “Leading the Way Towards a Democratic European Future”. Executive Director, Giorgi Kacharava presents EUGBC on the following assembly.

Eastern Partnership (EaP) annual conference 2018 held in Vienna

  The high-level first annual Eastern Partnership (EaP) conference was held in Vienna, Austria on December 7.

Eastern Partnership Business Forum 2018

EUGBC top management took part in Eastern Partnership Business Forum 2018, hosted by Vienna, the capital of Austria.

EUGBC gave the Presentation in Brussels on the topic of Renewable Energy in Georgia

  Giorgi Kacharava, Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council took part at the 4th meeting of the EU-Georgia civil society platform (CSP) held in Brussels and gave the presentation on the topic of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency in Georgia?.

Site Visit at Zedazeni Factory – The largest producer of Georgian beer and soft drinks

Foreign Diplomats and Business Sector representatives visited “Zedazeni” factory on November 20 in Saguramo, Mtsketa district. The event was organized by EU-Georgia Business Council and Georgian beer company “Zedazeni”.

First meeting of newly appointed EU Ambassador to Georgia, H.E. Carl Hartzell with EUGBC Business Community

  By the initiative of the EU-Georgia Business Council, the first meeting was held between newly appointed EU Ambassador to Georgia, H.E. Carl Hartzell and business sector representatives.

Estonia – Innovative Platform for International Business

  Seminar titled “Estonia – Innovative Platform for International Business” was held today in Radisson Blu Hotel Tbilisi ???? .

Memorandum of understanding between EUGBC and Magyar Trade House

  Memorandum of understanding were signed between the EU-Georgia Business Council and the Magyar Trade House, aiming to strengthen the economic and trade ties between Georgia and Hungary✍️✍️

Meeting with H.E. Davit Zalkaliani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

On October 19, 2018 H.E. Mr. Davit Zalkaliani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia met members of EUGBC Board of Directors and representatives of council’s member business companies.

Bristol  Business Conference in Tbilisi

On October 12 EUGBC Management and Member companies took part at Bristol Business Conference, organized in Tbilisi by Bristol Tbilisi Association and TBC Bank.

Meeting with Ambassador of Poland to Georgia

  On October 11, 2018 EUGBC member companies met H.E. Mariusz Maszkiewicz, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Poland to Georgia.

EUGBC management took part in the next meeting of Investors Council

Chris Schlueter, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), BP Country Manager in Georgia and Giorgi Kacharava, EUGBC Executive Director, took part in the meeting of Investors Council, chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze held on October 1, 2018.

EUGBC Board meet with the Finnish Delegation

On September 28, Board of Directors of EU-Georgia Business Council held a meeting with the Finnish Delegation Headed by Mr. Arto Satonen, Chairman of the Board Grand Committee, Head of Inter Parliamentary Friendship Group. Mr. Satonen was accompanied by the Representatives of Finnish Business Sector. ????

Meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia

On September 27, 2018 Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze, Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council, held introductory meeting with H.E. Carl Hartzell, newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia ?. The sides talked about future cooperation possibilities in the light of AA/DCFTA Implementation process.

Site Visit to Polimeri1’s modern enterprise

  On September 26, representatives of the Diplomatic Corps and Business Sector visited Georgian enterprise of the company Polimeri1, built with the support of the program “Enterprise Georgia”.

Meeting with Hungarian Business Delegation

Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Council, Giorgi Kacharava held a meeting with the Ambassador of Hungary to Georgia, H.E. Dr. Viktória Horváth and Hungarian Business Delegation visiting Georgia.

Meeting with Romanian Business Delegation

EUGBC Executive Director, Giorgi Kacharava held a meeting with the representatives of Romanian Business Delegation visiting Georgia.

Memorandum between “Georgian National Academy of Sciences” and “EU-Georgia Business Council”

Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the “Georgian National Academy of Sciences” and “EU-Georgia Business Council”.

Polish-Georgian Business Forum in Warsaw

On July 12, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) in close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Poland, organized Polish-Georgian Business Forum in Warsaw, Poland. General Partner of the event is IBC Corporate Solutions. At the opening of the forum, Mr. Zviad Chumburidze, General Secretary of the EU-Georgia Business […]

Georgia has increased financial support for Hungarian Universities’ schoolarships

Zviad Chumburidze, as a Secretary General of EUGBC and representative of Selection Committee of Georgia’s International Education Center, addressed the society gathered at the Hungarian Embassy in Tbilisi.

Polish-Georgian Business Round Table

On June 19, EU-Georgia Business Council organized a Round Table meeting between Polish and Georgian business delegation.

BIA ANNUAL INVESTMENT FORUM “GEORGIA – LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES”.

Representatives of EU-Georgia Business Council participated in BIA ANNUAL INVESTMENT FORUM “GEORGIA – LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES”.  

RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT – THE WAY FOR SECURING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

On 24 April, 2018, EU-Georgia Business Council held conference titled RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT – THE WAY FOR SECURING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.

Third Meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform

Executive Director of EU-Georgia Business Giorgi Kacharava took part at the 3rd meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform held on March 22, 2018 at the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (Rondeli Foundation).

The next meeting of the Investors Council was held

Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council, Zviad Chumburidze took part in the meeting of Investors Council, chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili held on March 21, 2018

Conference in Tbilisi – “Georgian SMEs and Free Trade with the EU”

  EUGBC management together with member companies participated in the conference titled “Georgian SMEs and Free Trade with the EU”.  

European Union launched new External Investment Plan in Tbilisi

  EUGBC Management and Member Companies took part at the EU EXTERNAL INVESTMENT PLAN (EIP) Outreach Workshop held on March 21 in Tbilisi.

Giorgi Kacharava was promoted as Executive Director of EUGBC

  EU-Georgia Business Council is delighted to announce promotion of Giorgi Kacharava to the position of Executive Director.

EUGBC Board of Directors first meeting with renewed team

On March 15, 2018 EU-Georgia Business Council held Board of Directors’ Meeting with a renewed team, Chaired by Mr. Chris Schlueter, BP Country Manager in Georgia.

Conference in Tbilisi “Business disputes and Court Practice”

  ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს ინიციატივით, საქართველოს უზენაეს სასამართლოსთან თანამშრომლობის ფარგლებში, 2018 წლის 6 მარტს თბილისში, სასტუმრო “ქორთიარდ მარიოტში” გაიმართა კონფერენცია სახელწოდებით „ბიზნესდავები და სასამართლო პრაქტიკა“.

EU4Business roundtable meeting in Georgia

  on March 1 Giorgi Kacharava, Projects Director at EU-Georgia Business Council took part at EU4Business roundtable meeting held in Tbilisi, Georgia. Participants discussed the key achievements of EU4Business Initiative in Georgia. Discussion was followed by debates on strategic orientation to strengthen EU support in the country.

Lasha Gogiberidze is another important new member of EUGBC Board of Directors.

Lasha Gogiberidze is another important new member of EUGBC Board of Directors. Mr. Gogiberidze has been active member of EUGBC and will now be involved in all the activities of the Board.

New member of EUGBC Board of Directors – Otar Kipshidze

We are glad to introduce to you a new member of EUGBC Board of Directors – Otar Kipshidze, Managing Partner at Dentons Tbilisi Office. We do believe that he will play an important role in our council’s activities.

EUGBC Annual Members Meeting 2018

  On February 1, 2018 EU-Georgia Business Council held the Annual Members Meeting, Chaired by Mr. Chris Schlueter, BP Country Manager in Georgia. The meeting was attended by H.E. Janos Herman, Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia.

Presentation of a new book authored by Zviad Chumburidze

  Today, Tbilisi State University (TSU) hosted presentation of a new book titled “Athos – Spring of the Patriarch” authored by Mr. Zviad Chumburidze, which is dedicated to his Holiness, Ilia II, Patriarch of Georgia and his official visit to Mount Athos.

Meeting with a Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia

  Today, on January 24 Zurab Alavidze, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia met representatives of EU-Georgia Business Council member companies. At the meeting Zurab Alavidze informed business sector about ongoing infrastructure projects and its importance in country’s development. The meeting continued in question-answer mode.

Condolence letter to the memory of Kote Zaldastanishvili

  Condolence letter of Howard Chase, founding Chairman of the EU-Georgia Business Council, on behalf of the founders, friends and associates of this organization, to the memory of first EUGBC Secretary General, Kote Zaldastanishvili:

კოტე ზალდასტანიშვილი – საამაყო ადამიანი

„ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭო“ ღრმა მწუხარებას გამოთქვამს ამ ორგანიზაციის დამფუძნებელისა და პირველი გენერალური მდივანის, კოტე ზალდასტანიშვილის გარდაცვალების გამო. „ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს“ დირექტორთა საბჭოს, მენეჯმენტისა და საბჭოს წევრთა სახელით ვუსამძიმრებთ ბატონი კოტეს ოჯახს.

EUGBC established new Energy Commission

  On December 21 EU-Georgia Business Council held the presentation of a special Energy Commission established under EUGBC umbrella.

Zviad Chumburidze was elected as an Executive Director”Society of Georgian University”

  On the occasion of restoration of “Society of Georgian University” after 100 years ceremonial event held at the Tbilisi State University today, on December 15, 2017.

Conference titled “Georgia – EU Association Objectives”

The Parliament of Georgia hosted a joint conference titled “Georgia – EU Association Objectives”, which was attended by EUGBC management and team members.

EUGBC participated in Investor Council’s meeting on December, 2017

  On December 11, 2017 Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council, Zviad Chumburidze took part in the meeting of Investor Council, chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, held at the Administration of the Government. The meeting was attended by the EUGBC Projects Director, Giorgi Kacharava.

The fourth business conference in the scope of MEETING ROOM

Members of EU-Georgia Business Council attended the fourth business conference in the scope of MEETING ROOM with the topic being “Capital Raising Alternatives for Agricultural Projects”, hosted by PASHA Bank Georgia.

Regional President of BP Participated in the “Tbilisi Belt and Road Forum 2017”

Regional President of BP in Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey, R. Gary Jones Participated in the “Tbilisi Belt and Road Forum 2017” as one of the key speakers of the Panel discussion titled Energy – Trans regional Opportunities (Oil, Gas and Electricity).

DCFTA Advisory Group 5th meeting

  Projects Director of EU-Georgia Business Council, Giorgi Kacharava took part at the DCFTA Advisory Group meeting held on November 17, 2017. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable development, Genady Arveladze. The issues discussed at the following meeting were the DCFTA implementation action plan for 2018-2020, as well as 9-month […]

Conference on prospects for development of economic cooperation between V4 countries and Georgia, held in Tbilisi

On November 16, 2017 EU-Georgia Business Council with the support of Embassies of V4 countries (Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia) in Georgia, organized the conference titled “V4 countries and Georgia – prospects for development of economic cooperation”. The aim of the conference was to discuss the perspectives of trade and economic cooperation between Georgia […]

Caucasus University hosted Austrian students together with EUGBC

On November 14, 2017 Caucasus University hosted EU-Georgia Business Council and students from the Competence Centre for Black Sea Region Studies, University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna.

EUGBC meeting with “Pasha Bank” representative

  On November 13, 2017 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Mr. Shahin Mammadov, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of PASHA Bank Board of Directors.

Meeting with the delegation of the Senate of the Republic of Ireland

  On October 30, 2017, Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council, Mr. Zviad Chumburidze hosted delegation of the Senate of the Republic of Ireland, chaired by Mr. Denis O’Donovan, Chairman of the Senate.

EUGBC signed Memorandum of Cooperation with Tbilisi State University

Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the EU – Georgia Business Council and Tbilisi State University.

Working meeting at the Embassy of Hungary in Tbilisi

Working meeting between the V4 Countries’ (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) Ambassadors to Georgia and EUGBC Secretary General held on October 18, 2017 at the Hungarian Embassy in Tbilisi.

Meeting with the State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration

  On October 9, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) Board of Directors and representatives of EUGBC member companies met Viktor Dolidze, State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.

Meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of Greece to Georgia

  On September 29, 2017, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze, EUGBC Secretary General held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Dimitris Karabalis, newly appointed Ambassador of Greece to Georgia. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues relating to the strengthening of bilateral economic co-operation between Georgia and Greece.

Meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Hungary to Georgia

  On September 27, 2017, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Viktória Horváth, newly appointed Ambassador of Hungary to Georgia. The sides discussed the ways of future cooperation. The meeting also reflected issues related to the preparatory process of the upcoming Conference “V4 experience in managing economic transition in […]

Meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Georgia

  On September 22, 2017, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Dursun Hasanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Georgia. The sides discussed the ways of future cooperation for deepening bilateral economic relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan.

Meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Georgia

  On September 11, 2017, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze, EUGBC Secretary General, together with Shahin Mammadov, CEO of Pasha Bank in Georgia, held a meeting with H.E. Zeki Levent Gümrükçü, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Georgia. The sides discussed perspectives of future cooperation, including the possibility of implementing joint projects in the direction of […]

EUGBC management took part in Investors Council meeting

  Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council, Zviad Chumburidze took part in the meeting of Investor Council, chaired by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, held at the Administration of the Government.

Trade Advisory Group (TAG) meeting

  EUGBC Projects Director, Giorgi Kacharava took part at the Trade Advisory Group (TAG) meeting held on July 25, 2017 in Rooms hotel. The meeting was officially launched by Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable development, Genady Arveladze.

EUGBC participated in the Conference on Economic Diplomacy

EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze and Projects Director, Giorgi kacharava participated in the Conference on Economic Diplomacy held on July 19 within the framework of the Annual gathering of Heads of Georgian Diplomatic Missions abroad – titled “Result-oriented diplomacy in turbulent environment”.

Annual International Conference – “Georgia’s European Way”

  The 14th Annual International Conference – “Georgia’s European Way – Ensuring Regional Stability” held in Batumi on July 13-14, 2017.  Mr. Chris Schlueter, Chairman of EUGBC Board of Directors, BP Country Manager in Georgia and Mr. Zviad Chumburidze, EUGBC Secretary General attended the conference.

EUGBC participated in East Invest 2 annual conference for Business Support Organisations

  EUGBC Projects Director Giorgi Kacharava took part at the East Invest 2 annual conference held on June 21 in Kiev, Ukraine.

Visit of the Georgian Business Delegation to Hungary

On June 14-15, 2017, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) supported by EUROCHAMBRES (the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry) organized visit of the Georgian Business Delegation to Hungary. The participating Georgian companies took part at the Hungary-Georgia Business forum and Georgian Wine&Brandy Tasting and Economic Photo Exhibition.

Working meeting at the Embassy of Poland in Tbilisi

Working meeting between the V4 Countries’ (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) Ambassadors to Georgia and EUGBC Secretary General held on June 6 at the Polish Embassy in Tbilisi.

EUGBC organized first Georgian-Finnish business forum

  The EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) with close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, organized the first Georgian-Finnish business forum on June 5, 2017. Within the framework of the event, representatives of 15 large Finnish companies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland and the Finnish-Georgian Trade Association visited Tbilisi.

Meeting with Designated Ambassador of Georgia to Canada

  On May 30, 2017 EUGBC members met Designated Ambassador of Georgia to Canada and Permanent Representation of Georgia to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)(Ottawa) – Mr. Konstantin Kavtaradze.

EUGBC organized Georgia-Austria business round table

  EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) in close cooperation with the Austrian Embassy in Georgia and Representative office of Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, organized a Georgia-Austria business round table on May19, 2017. The event was attended by around 50 Austrian and Georgian companies of relevant sectors. The meeting was opened by the Secretary General of the […]

Meeting with Georgian and Brazilian Ambassadors, as well as Brazilian Trade Agency

  On May 16, 2017 EUGBC members met Designated Ambassador of Georgia to Brazil – Mr. David Solomonia, Deputy Head of Brazilian Mission to Georgia, Marcus Vinicius Moreira Marinho, as well as, Mr. Almir Américo, representative of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APEX).

EUGBC management and member companies participated in conference “EU4Business in Georgia: EIB Group Improving Access to Finance”

  EUGBC member companies took part at the conference titled “EU4Business in Georgia: EIB Group Improving Access to Finance” held on 8 May in Tbilisi.

V4 Countries’ Ambassadors meeting with business sector and presentation of EUGBC New Business Catalogue

  On April 26, EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized a meeting between the V4 countries’ (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) Ambassadors to Georgia and business sector.

Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between EUGBC and Caucasus University

  Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the EU – Georgia Business Council and Caucasus University.

Meeting with the Ambassador of People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Ji Yanchi

  On April 24, 2017 EUGBC management held a meeting with the Ambassador of People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Ji Yanchi, which was attended by therepresentatives of business sector.

EUGBC participated in the summary meeting held by EBRD

  EBRD summed up the first-year results of an initiative to assist small and medium enterprises fully enjoy benefits of the DCFTA. EUGBC Project Director, Giorgi Kacharava participated in the meeting.

EUGBC members met Ambassador of Romania to Georgia

  On February 23, 2017 EUGBC members met H.E. Radu Liviu HORUMBĂ, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Georgia.

The 2nd meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform, held in Brussels

  On February 16th EUGBC Projects Director, Giorgi Kacharava took part at the 2nd meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform (CSP), held in Brussels.

Site Visit to Hôtels & Préférence Hualing Tbilisi

  On February 14, 2017 EU-Georgia Business Council organized Site Visit to Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi.

Designated Ambassador of Georgia to Denmark met EUGBC members

  On 2nd of February, 2017 EUGBC hosted Mr. Gigi Gigiadze, Designated Ambassador of Georgia to Denmark.

Meeting with the delegation of senior officials from the EU Headquarters

  On 31 January 2017 EUGBC Secretary general, Zviad Chumburidze and Projects Director, Giorgi Kacharava took part in a consultation meeting with the delegation of senior officials from the EU Headquarters visiting Tbilisi.

EUGBC Annual Members’ Meeting

    “EU-Georgia Business Council” elected Chris Schlueter, BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Ltd Georgia Country Manager & Area Operations Manager as its new chairman of the Board of Directors at the Annual Members’ Meeting of EUGBC held on January 24, 2017, at TBC Bank head office.

EUGBC participated in Business Forum “Made in Georgia”

    On December 15, EUGBC took part in Business Forum “Made in Georgia”, held at the Tech park Tbilisi. Business Forum was attended by business community, government officials and business organizations.

EUGBC participated in Business Forum “Made in Georgia”

  On December 15, EUGBC took part in Business Forum “Made in Georgia”, held at the Tech park Tbilisi. Business Forum was attended by business community, government officials and business organizations.

Meeting with the Ambassador of the French Republic to Georgia

  On December 14, Ambassador of the French Republic to Georgia, H.E. Mr. Pascal MEUNIER met representatives of EUGBC member companies.

Site Visit to American Medical Centers Tbilisi

  On December 5, 2016 EU-Georgia Business Council organized Site Visit to American Medical Centers Tbilisi (AMC Tbilisi), international health services provider in Georgia.

Meeting with Ambassador of Finland

    On December 2, 2016 newly appointed Ambassador of Finland to Georgia, Ms. Arja Makkonen held a meeting with Secretary General of EU-Georgia Business Council, Mr. Zviad Chumburidze, during her visit to Tbilisi.

Deeping EU-Georgian relations: What? Why and How?

  EUGBC management took part in the book launch conference titled ‘Deeping EU-Georgian relations: What? Why and How?’ held on 30th of November, 2016.

David Bakradze met EUGBC members

  On November 29, 2016 designated Ambassador of Georgia to the United States of America, Mr. David Bakradze met members of EU-Georgia Business Council.

Secretary General of EUGBC took part in Wardrop Strategic Dialogue 2016

  Secretary General of EUGBC, Zviad Chumburidze took part in Economic and Commercial roundtable discussion within the scope of Wardrop Strategic Dialogue 2016 (the Georgian-UK bilateral political dialogue is upgraded to the level of strategic partnership and now called the Georgia-UK Wardrop Strategic Dialogue).

EUGBC took part at the conference titled “Georgia-EU Association Objectives”

  On November 22, 2016 EUGBC management took part at the conference titled “Georgia-EU Association Objectives” organized by the Georgian Government and Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, National Platform of Georgia, with the support of EU, UNDP and Sweden.

Scientific- Advisory Council Supreme Court held a meeting on private Law issues

  On November 19, 2016 EUGBC management took part in a meeting of Scientific- Advisory Council of the the Supreme court on the issues of private law. The session was led by head of Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court, Mzia Todua.

Meeting with The Ambassador of The Republic of Austria to Georgia

  On November 15, 2016 EU-Georgia Business Council organized introductory meeting of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Georgia, H.E. Arad Benkö with business community.

Site visit to Gebrüder Weiss Georgia

      On November 4, 2016 EU-Georgia Business Council organized Site Visit to Gebrüder Weiss LLC Georgia, in Tbilisi.  EUGBC members and foreign diplomats took part in the activity.

EUGBC took part in East Invest 2 Annual Partner Conference

  EUGBC and its member company “Sarajishvili” took part in East Invest 2 Annual Partner Conference held in Yerevan, Armenia on 27 October 2016. Within the framework of the conference different success stories were presented by the project partners.

Meeting with H.E. Justin McKenzie Smith

  Newly appointed Ambassador of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Georgia, H.E. Justin McKenzie Smith met EUGBC members on October 20, 2016.

Meeting with Ambassador of Georgia to Republic of India

  Newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of India, H.E. Archil Dzuliashvili met EUGBC members on October 13, 2016.

Meeting with consumer and trading law expert

  On December 7, 2016 EUGBC organized meeting with Mr. Richard Ferry, consumer and trading law expert at AMF SERVICES LIMITED at EUGBC office.

Site Visit to Château Svanidze

  On October 1, EU-Georgia Business Council organized Site Visit to Chateau Svanidze, in village Mashnaari, near Sighnaghi, Kakheti  region of Georgia. EUGBC members and foreign diplomats took part in the activity.

Public round table dialogue

    On September 27,  EUGBC took part at the public round table meeting on the topic of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (the DCFTA) held between the representatives of business associations, international donor organizations, the EU delegation and members of the Government.

Meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of the State of Israel to Georgia

  Newly appointed Ambassador of the State of Israel to Georgia, H.E. Shabtai Tsur met EUGBC members on September 22. Both sides discussed perspectives of strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

Meeting with Head of the European Union Delegation to Georgia

  Future cooperation possibilities in the light of AA/DCFTA Implementation process was discussed during the meeting held on September 19, 2016

Meeting with Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Georgia

Secretary General of EU-Georgia Busines Council, Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Georgia, H.E. Antonio Enrico Bartoli on September 22, 2016.

InnovFin – EU Finance for Innovators

  EUGBC took part in organizing an interactive seminar to present the extensive range of support available to innovative and growing businesses in Georgia.

Second meeting of AA/DCFTA Working Group

On July 22, 2016 EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) with the support of the European Union, organized second meeting of AA/DCFTA working group. The DCFTA Working Group aims establishment of Structured Dialogue between the business sector and the Georgian Government on AA/DCFTA issues. The above mentioned meeting mainly focused on Trade facilitation related measures and approximation […]

Meeting between Judicial Authority and Business Sector

  EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized meeting between representatives of Judicial Authority and Business Sector, on 6th of July, 2016. Deputy Chairman of the SUPREME COURT, Ms. Mzia Todua and Chairman of the TBILISI CITY COURT, Mr. Giorgi Mikhautadze took part in the meeting.

Visit of the Georgian Business Delegation to Germany

On June 14-15, 2016 EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) supported by EUROCHAMBRES (the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry) organized visit of the Georgian Business Delegation to Germany.

First meeting of AA/DCFTA working group

EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) with the support of the European Union, started a new project and organized a first meeting of AA/DCFTA working group. The meeting was held on June 9, 2016, at the Head office of TBC Bank (Marjanishvili st. № 7, Tbilisi). The DCFTA Working Group aims establishment of Structured Dialogue between the […]

„ევროკავშირი–საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭოს“ განცხადება ტელეკომპანია მაესტროზე ბიზნეს გადაცემების დახურვის შესახებ.

  „ევროკავშირი–საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭო“, როგორც საქართველოში მოქმედი ერთადერთი ევროპული ბიზნეს ორგანიზაცია, წუხილს გამოთქვამს ტელეკომპანია მაესტროზე მიმდინარე პროცესების გამო.

20th Anniversary of the strategic partnership commenced with the idea of “Baku-Supsa”

  EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze took part in 20th Anniversary of the strategic partnership commenced with the idea of “Baku-Supsa” or Western Route Export Pipeline.

Business Conference in Tbilisi “European Companies in Georgia – Growing Trade and Investments”

  EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) held a Business Conference in Tbilisi “European Companies in Georgia – Growing Trade and Investments” On May 5, 2016. The conference is funded by the European Union. The Business Conference provided a platform for European businesses operating in Georgia and for the Georgian Government to discuss benefits, opportunities and key […]

Meeting with Ambassador of Germany to Georgia

    H.E Ms. Bettina Cadenbach, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia met EUGBC members on April 14, at EUGBC office. The meeting reflected issues of German-Georgian Business Forum to be held on June 15, in Berlin.

Site Visit at ORIFLAME GEORGIA

  ORIFLAME GEORGIA hosted representatives of foreign embassies in Georgia and EUGBC member companies at the Head office, in Tbilisi. Participants were informed about company’s activities in Georgia, as well as it services and products.  

Meeting with Lado Chanturia, Georgian Ambassador to Germany

  Georgian Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, Lado Chanturia met EU-Georgia Businesiness Council member companies. The meeting reflected issues of Georgian-German Business Forum to be held on June 15, in Berlin.

EUGBC statement on Brussels terrorist attacks

    On Behalf of EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), Secretary General conveys deep condolences to the families of those innocent people who lost their lives in outrageous terrorist attacks in Brussels.

EU Commissioner For Trade Ms Cecilia Malmström held a meeting with EUGBC.

EU Commissioner For Trade Ms. Cecilia Malmström met EU-Georgian Business Council members together with Prime-Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili. More than 70 Georgian and European companies’ representatives attended the meeting. The main topic was implementation of Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area agreement (DCFTA), present obstacles and all kind of opportunities, which DCFTA gives to […]

Meeting with Tamar Beruchashvili, Ambassador of Georgia to the United Kingdom

Ambassador of Georgia to the United Kingdom, Tamar Beruchashvili met EUGBC members on February 19, at EUGBC office.

Meeting with VANRIK AGRO GROUP

  EUGBC management held meeting with VANRIK AGRO GROUP’s President, Irakli Parcvania, on February 18. Informative meeting reflected perspectives of future cooperation between two sides.

GIZ, EBRD and EU Delegation Meeting with EUGBC.

  EUGBC hosted representatives of GIZ, EBRD and EU Delegation on February 18th. The meeting addressed those activities which are planned to take place during the visit of Ms. Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade, to Tbilisi.

EUGBC took part in Investors Council meeting

  The next in turn Investors Council meeting was held today, on 17th of February, chaired by Prime-Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili.

Meeting with Greek Business Delegation.

  EUGBC management held meeting with Greek Business Delegation on February 16, 2016.The meeting was attended by Georgian       Ambassador to Greece.

Meeting with Ambassador of Lithuania

  Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia, Giedrius Puodžiūnas hosted EUGBC members on February 11, at his residence in Tbilisi.

EUGBC took part at Georgia-Czech Business Forum.

EUGBC took part at  Georgia-Czech Business Forum on February 10, 2016. Forum was attended by 31 Czech and  85 Georgian companies. participants were addressed by Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development,

Presentation of new business catalogue, EUGBC BUSINESS LINE

“EU-Georgia Business Council” presented new business catalogue, EUGBC BUSINESS LINE , on February 4, 2016. First Edition includes information about 40 companies, which operates in energy, banking sector, services, consulting, transit, trades, manufacture, agriculture etc.  The Business Catalogue includes information about large, moderate and small local business’s, their activities and future perspectives.

Meeting of EUGBC Secretary General with Ambassador H.E. Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Georgia, Mr. Ji Yanchi

EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Georgia, Ji Yanchi, on February 2, 2016.

EUGBC members meeting with Georgian Ambassadors

On January 15, EUGBC hosted Georgian Ambassador to China Mr. David Aptsiauri and Georgian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mr. Teimuraz Sharashenidze. The meeting was organized in the framework of regular consultations of EUGBC businessmen with Georgia’s and foreign diplomatic community.

EUGBC members meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

 EUGBC organized members meeting with Mr. Mikheil Janelidze, newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. The meeting was held on January 11th.

EUGBC Meeting with Tbilisi City Court

EUGBC Secretary General Mr. Zviad Chumburidze and BAG Executive Director Mr. Irakli Aslanishvili held a meeting with Mr. Mamuka Akhvlediani, Chairman of the Tbilisi City Court. The meeting was held on December 8. The meeting was attended by the members of Chamber of Administrative cases as well as Chamber of Civil cases.

EUGBC Meeting with Supreme Court of Georgia

EUGBC Secretary General Mr. Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with Ms. Mzia Todua, Deputy Chairperson, Chairman of the Chamber of Civil Cases, Supreme Court of Georgia and Mr. Mikheil Chinchaladze, Deputy Chairperson, Chairman of the Chamber of Administrative Cases, Supreme Court of Georgia. The meeting was held on December 18th.

Meeting with Mr. Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations

EU Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Mr. Johannes Hahn visited Georgia in the framework of the 6th Eastern Partnership Informal Ministerial Dialogue throughout 25-28 November 2015.

Meeting of EUGBC Board of Directors

EUGBC Board of Directors held a meeting in Brussels on November 26th. At the meeting were reviewed EUGBC activities and achievements in 2015.

Visit of the Georgian Business Delegation to the Kingdom of Netherlands, Georgia-Netherlands Business Forum

On November 23-24, 2015 EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) in close cooperation with the Georgian Embassy to the Kingdom of Netherlands,

Poland-Georgia Business Forum was held in Tbilisi

Poland-Georgia Business Forum with focus on agriculture was organized on November 18 in Tbilisi. EUGBC member companies took part in the forum. EUGBC Senior Adviser Valerian Gvalia and EUGBC Regional Represrntative Tamaz

One more Affiliated Member Joined EUGBC

The Shavlego children’s folk dance company was established in Tbilisi in 1976 at public school No.139.

Four New Corporate Members Joined EUGBC

EUGBC is happy to inform that for the last 6 months following four Companies joined EUGBC as Corporate Members:

First meeting of Investors Council held in Tbilisi

The first Investors Council meeting was held in Tbilisi on 29 October, 2015. Potential foreign investors learned about the benefits they could receive if they put their money into Georgia.

EUGBC Members Meeting with Mr. Dimitry Kumsishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

On October 26, 2015 EUGBC organized EUGBC members meeting with Mr. Dimitry Kumsishvili, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

EUGBC took part at International Conference in Moldova

On behalf of EUGBC, Senior Adviser to the Secretary General Mr. Valerian Gvalia took part at the International Conference “Making the most of DCFTA. The event was held Chisinau, Moldova on 22-23 October.

Members Meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of Kingdom of the Netherlands to Georgia, Mr. Jos Douma

On October 21, 2015 EUGBC members meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Georgia, Mr.Jos Douma was held at EUGBC office.

EUGBC Board members and Management held a meeting with Diplomats

On 20th of October 2015, EUGBC Board members and Management held a  meeting with Diplomats responsible on Economic issues. The purpose of the meeting was to inform invited Diplomats on EUGBC Action Plan for 2015-2016, particularly on planned Business Forums  ‘Trade and Business with Georgia’. At the meeting was discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation of […]

EUGBC took part at the Regional Diaspora Economic Forum

On October 13th EUGBC Secretary General Mr. Zviad Chumburidze took part at the Regional Diaspora Economic Forum held in Tbilisi. Within the framework of the event Memorandum of Understanding between the State Ministers’ Office for Diaspora Issues and EU-Georgia Business Council was signed.  

EUGBC Meeting with DoW Europe

  On October 7th EUGBC Secretary General Mr. Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with Mr. Arthur Eritspokhov, General Director Russia & CIS countries of DoW Europe GmbH.

EUGBC Meeting with Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

On October 9th EUGBC Secretary General Mr. Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with Mr. Dimitry Kumsishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

EUGBC meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Georgia

On September 30th EUGBC Secretary General Mr. Zviad Chumburidze held introductory meeting with Ms. Bettina Cadenbach, newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Georgia.

EUGBC SG meeting with the State Minister of Georgia for Diaspora Issues

On September 28, Gela Dumbadze, the State Minister of Georgia for Diaspora Issues met with Zviad Chumburidze, the Secretary-General of the EU-Georgia Business Council. The meeting was attended by Nina Matiashvili, Chief Adviser to State Minister.

EaP Civil Society Forum discussed implementation one year after Association Agreements signed

On 23-25 September, 2015 EUGBC Projects Director, Giorgi Kacharava took part at the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF), which gathered in Tbilisi over 60 representatives of civil society/BSOs,

EUGBC Board Members informal meeting

On September 18th, EUGBC Board Members informal meeting was held in Tbilisi. At the meeting was provided detailed information about EUGBC activities and plans for 2015-2016.

First preparatory meeting of Georgia Investors Council was held

  On September 19th was held preparatory session for the First meeting of Georgia Investors Council. The Investors Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of Georgia.

EUGBC meeting with Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia

On September 9, EUGBC hosted meeting with H.E. Giedrius Puodziunas, newly appointed Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia and Ms. Jurate Ramoskiene, Deputy Ambassador of Lithuania.

EUGBC Members meeting with the newly appointed Head of Secretariat of the Investor’s Council Ms. Mariam Megvinetukhutsesi

On  September 8, 2015 EUGBC members’ meeting with the newly appointed Head of Secretariat of the Investor’s Council Ms. Mariam Megvinetukhutsesi was held at EUGBC office.

EUGBC meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands

  On September 7, 2015 EUGBC SG Zviad Chumburidze met Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Konstantine Surguladze.

EUGBC took part at Ambassadorial 2015

EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze participated at the Ambassadorial 2015 which was held on September 3rd in Tbilisi.

NATO Secretary General visited Georgia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg paid the two-day official visit to Georgia. Georgian Foreign Minister Tamar Beruchashvili and Georgia’s Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Alliance Aleksandre Maisuradze welcomed

Meeting with Agro Trading Georgia

  On July 28, 2015 EUGBC Senior Adviser Valerian Gvalia and EUGBC Project Director held a meeting with the representatives of Agro Trading Georgia,

Meeting with Rustavi Azot LLC

  On July 28, 2015 EUGBC Senior Adviser Valerian Gvalia and EUGBC Project Director held a meeting with the representatives of Rustavi Azot LLC ,

EUGBC Annual Members Meeting

On July 22, 2015 EUGBC annual members meeting took place in Tbilisi at TBC Bank. The meeting was attended by EUGBC Board of Directors and EUGBC member companies representing different industries.

Annual Meeting of EUGBC Board of Directors

On July 22, 2015 annual meeting of EUGBC Board of Directors was held at TBC Bank, Tbilisi, Georgia. The  meeting was attended by Mr. Emmanuel Haton, Chairman of the Board (Director of European Government Affairs at BP), Mr. Zviad Chumburidze, EUGBC Secretary General, Mr. Badri Japaridze, First Vice Chairman of the Board (Co-Founder of TBC Bank and […]

EUGBC took part in round-table discussion on AA/DCFTA

On July 10th,  East-West Management Institute (EWMI) organized a Round-table discussion Making it Happen: Managing the Implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement. The event brought together representatives from Georgian government, CSOs, the donor community, academia, business and the media to engage in policy dialogue on how to improve management, coordination and effective implementation of the EU-Georgia […]

EUGBC participated in GSMEA member companies meeting

On July 9, 2015 EUGBC Project Director Giorgi Kacharava in the capacity of Georgian Small and Medium Enterprises Association (GSMEA) Supervisory Board member

Business day in Tbilisi with the subject HACCP, Necessity – Importance – Benefits

On July 8, 2015 the international accredited certification body TÜV HELLAS, member of TÜV NORD, in cooperation with the EU- Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) and Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

EUGBC Meeting with “Embriotox”

  On July 6th , 2015 Mr. Zviad Chumburidze, EUGBC Secretary General visited Center for Reproductive Medicine.

EUGBC Meeting with Coca – Cola Georgia

  On July 6th, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze hosted a meeting with Mr. Celal Sancar, Sales Director of Coca-Cola Georgia.

EUGBC Meeting with Georgia Urban Energy

On July 2nd, 2015 Mr. Zviad Chumburidze, EUGBC Secretary General hosted a meeting with Mr. Murat Kucuk, Managing Director of Georgia Urban Energy.

EUGBC Meeting with US based Expert

  On July 1st,  2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze hosted a meeting with Mr. Kevin Latner, Expert, Executive and Trade Solutions.

EU-Georgia Business Council Statement

  EU-Georgia Business Council Statement

EUGBC took part in the Workshop “Sharing Experience of Public-Private Dialogue in EU Integration Process”

On July 2nd, PMC Research Center (PMC RC), with the support of International Visegrad Fund hosted knowledge-sharing workshop in Tbilisi to facilitate the effective management of

Rustavi Steel LLC

  “რეორგანიზაცია  შპს  რუსთავის  ფოლადში”

12th International Conference – “Georgia’s European Way” officially opened in Batumi

On June 18, 2015 12th Annual International Conference – “Georgia’ European Way” officially opened in Batumi. The conference was attended by Mr. David Lee

EUGBC Secretary General visited Kakheti region

On June 25-26, 2015 EUGBC SG Zviad Chumbiridze visited Kakheti Region. Mr. Chumburidze had a meeting with Mr. Zurab Arsenishvili, the First Deputy Governor of the Region. 

EUGBC took part at Georgia-Spain Multilateral Partnership meeting

Georgia-Spain Multilateral Partnership meeting was held in Tbilisi on June 23-24. The meeting was opened by Georgian Government officials and representatives

BP supports flood relief efforts in Georgia

  23 June 2015 The BP Foundation has committed to donate $50,000 to the Georgian Red Cross in the wake of heavy flooding in Tbilisi, Georgia on 13 June 2015. The contribution from the BP Foundation through the Red Cross will go toward providing relief assistance to those affected.

EUGBC Statement, member companies donated to the victims of the flood

  EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) expresses deep condolences following the disaster that claimed lives and caused severe damage to the infrastructure.

EUGBC meeting with Aroma Product Company

On June 17, 2015 EUGBC visited AromaProduct Ltd, which is 100% export oriented fruit and vegetable processing company. During the visit Mr. Vladimir Gugushvili,

EUGBC members meeting with the EU Ambassador to Georgia

Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia, Ambassador Janos Herman held a meeting with representatives of EUGBC and its member companies on June 4.

EUGBC Informal Board meeting

  On June 2, 2015 EUGBC held informal Board meeting. The meeting was attended by EUGBC SG Zviad Chumburidze, David Lee, Second Vice Chairman of the Board (President “Magticom”), Nick Gvinadze, Director (Managing Partner, Gvinadze & Partners LLC),

Joint statement of Business Associations on Banking Supervisory Agency

Business Associations of Georgia are concerned with a bill that would strip Georgian National Bank of supervisory functions of financial institutions and transfer them to a separate agency.

EUGBC took part in Austria-Georgia Business Forum

President of the Federal Republic of Austria Dr. Heinz Fischer visited Tbilisi on May 19th.  President was accompanied with Austrian Business Delegation.

Meeting with Georgian Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, Ioseb Nanobashvili

On May 19. 2015 EUGBC organized the EUGBC Members’ meeting with H.E. Ioseb Nanobashvili, newly appointed Ambassador of Georgia to the Hellenic Republic.

Advisory Council meeting on Georgia’s European Integration

On May 14th State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Mr. David Bakradze held a meeting with the members of the Advisory Council. On behalf of EUGBC, the meeting was attended by Senior Adviser Mr. Valerian Gvalia.

EBRD Annual meeting & Business Forum was held in Tbilisi

On May 13-14 Tbilisi hosted EBRD Annual Meeting & Business Forum. About 2,000 delegates, among them government delegations from over 60 countries and business executives gathered for a two-day Meeting and Business Forum.

“ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნეს საბჭო”-ს განცხადება

  ევროკავშირი-საქართველოს ბიზნესსაბჭო მხარდაჭერას უცხადებს „თიბისი ბანკს“ მათ მიმართ დაუსაბუთებელი ცილისმწამებლური კამპანიის წინააღმდეგ, რომელსაც ეწევიან მასმედიის ზოგიერთი წარმომადგენლები.

EUGBC hosted IDEN representatives

On April 3, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General hosted Mr. Neil Allen, Executive Director of International Development & Engagement Network (IDEN).

EUGBC organized regular Site Visit to Rustavi Metallurgical Plant

On April 2, 2015 EUGBC organized regular Site Visit to its member company Rustavi Metallurgical Plant (RMP). Ambassadors and Economic/Trade Councellors from the embassies took part at the visit.

EUGBC meeting with Economic/Trade Counselors based in each EU MS embassies in Georgia

On April 1, 2015 EUGBC organized EUGBC Borad members’ meeting with Economic/ Trade Counselors based in EU MS embassies in Georgia.

EUGBC meeting with TSU Center for Analysis and Forecast

On March 30, EUGBC Secretariat met with representative of Tbilisi State University Center for Analysis and Forecast. During the meeting the TSU representatives spoke about their activities and missions.

EUGBC meeting with Globus Vision representatives

On March 26, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Globus Vision representatives: Project Director Tatyana Von Pannwitz and Editorial Director Anthony Serra. The meeting was held at EUGBC office. During the meeting the sides expressed readiness to cooperation in future.

EUGBC meeting with “Alvani” cooperative

On 20, March 2015 EUGBC met with “Alvani” cooperative representative from Kakheti region Mrs. Lia Mapiashvili.

EUGBC meeting with “Hydrolea” representative

On March 18, EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze had a meeting with Mr. Radoslav Dudolenski, “hydrolea” Executive Officer.

“PASHA Bank” joined EUGBC

  EUGBC is pleased to announce, that “Pasha Bank” joined EUGBC as a Corporate Member in March, 2015.

EUGBC Seminar – Telavi, Kakheti Region

The EU-Georgia Business council (EUGBC), in the framework of the project supported by the European Union, organized a seminar “Prospects of EU-Georgia Association Agreement/DCFTA”.

EUGBC Board Members meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Mrs. Tamar Beruchashvili held a meeting with EUGBC Board Members on March 12, 2015. Mrs. Beruchashvili welcomed EUGBC representatives to the Ministry and informed them on the current state of EU-Georgia political and economic developments in the run-up of Eastern Partnership Riga Summit.

EUGBC took part at Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey Business Forum

Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey Business Forum was held in Batumi on March 6, 2014. The Forum was organized by National Investment Agency of Georgia. The forum was inagurated by Mr. Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia. Welcome speeches were delivered by Mr. Giorgi Kvirikashvili –  Vice Prime-Minister, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia; Mr. […]

EUGBC organized EUGBC members meeting H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mrs. Martina Quick and Mr. Gustaf Winstrand, Deputy Ambassador

On March 5, 2015 EU Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized EUGBC members meeting H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mrs. Martina Quick and  Mr. Gustaf Winstrand, Deputy Ambassador.

EUGBC Secretary General meets State Minister of Georgia

  On March 4, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze had meeting with Mr. David Bakradze, State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.

EUGBC had a meeting with Absheron Engineering LLC

  On February 26, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze had a meeting with Andrew Graham, Country Manager of ABSHERON ENGINEERING LLC.

EUGBC Meeting with “Nergeta” Business Company

  EUGBC Secretary General had a meeting with Mr. Konstantine Vekua, Director of “Nergeta” Business Company. The meeting was held on February 25, 2015 at EUGBC office.

EUGBC Secretary General met General Manager of “Marriot International”, Tbilisi

  EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze had a meeting with Mr. Michael Kerschbaumer, Dual Property General Manager Tbilisi Marriott Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi at Marriott International.

EUGBC meeting with ABB Georgian Represantation

  On February 25, 2015 EUGBC Staff had a meeting with Mr. Zaza Bakhia, Manager of ABB Georgian Representation.

EUGBC meeting with MFG Deputy Minister

  On February 24, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Mr. Giorgi Tabuashvili, First Deputy Minister of Finance of Georgia, Head of LEPL Revenue Service.

EUGBC Secretary General meets Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development

  On February 20 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze had a meeting with Mikhail Janelidze, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development.

EUGBC Secretary General meets Director of Georgian National Investment Agency

  On February 19, 2015 EUGBC Secretary  Zviad Chumburidze had a meeting with Mr. Giorgi Pertaia, Director of the Georgian National Investment Agency. During the meeting details of  upcoming Brussels Conference were discussed.

EUGBC meeting with JSC Mina, Sisecam

  On February 10, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze had a meeting with Mr. Umut Aydogan,  General Director of JSC Mina, Sisecam.

EUGBC meeting with “Pasha Bank” representative

  On February 9, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Mr. Shahin Mammadov, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of “Pasha Bank”.

EUGBC Meeting with “Lithuanian Bakery”

  On February 3, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze had a meeting with Mr. Arunas Meskauskas, “Lithuanian Bakery” Founder.

EUGBC meeting with “Deloitte”

  On February 3, 2015 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Mr. John Robinson, “Deloitte” Partner to Georgia.

EUGBC Secretary General meets Keti Bochorishvili, Vice Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

  EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with Ms. Keti Bochorishvili on January 28, 2015.

Presentation of the draft law on Labor Migration

On January 27, The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia has organized a meeting with the representatives of Business Associations in Georgia.

EUGBC took part in Georgia-Lithuania Business Forum

On January 27, Georgia-Lithuania Business Forum was held in Tbilisi. In the Forum Senior Adviser Valerian Gvalia has participated on behalf of EUGBC.

EUGBC Secretary General attended the Georgian Foreign Minister’s report on the Foreign Ministry’s activity for the last two years

The Georgian Foreign Minister, Ms Tamar Beruchashvili, in the frames of the project “Georgian Government for Open Governance”,

Overview of the activities performed by EUGBC in 2014 and plans in 2015

  EUGBC was engaged to accomplish following dimensions during 2014:

EUGBC organized a meeting with Ambassador Janos Herman, Head of EU Delegation to Georgia

EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) hosted Ambassador Janos Herman, Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia on January 13. The meeting was attended by representatives of fifteen Georgian as well as European companies.

EUGBC hosted a meeting with a representative of Turkish Embassy to Georgia

On December 26, EUGBC Senior Adviser Mr. Valerian Gvalia held a meeting with Mr. Sönmez Yaşar,

Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding between EUGBC and “Maestro” Broadcasting Company

  On December 23, 2014 Memorandum of Understanding between EU-Georgia Business Council and Broadcasting TV Company “Maestro” was signed.

EUGBC Meeting with Gigi Gigiadze,Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

On December 23, 2014 EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) organized meeting of EU member business representatives with Mr. Gigi Gigiadze,  Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

EUGBC Memorandum of Understanding with Broadcasting Company Imedi

  In December 2014, EUGBC signed Memorandum of Understanding with Broadcasting Company “Imedi”.

EUGBC participated at the opening of exhibition of honey produced in Georgia

  Georgian Beekeepers Guild has organized an exhibition of honey, tea and chocolate produced in Georgia on December 22, 2014.

EUGBC hosted Croatian Ambassador to Georgia

On  December 19th  EUGBC Secretary General met the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Croatia (with residence in Athens), Mr Ivan Velimir Starčević. The meeting was attended by Mr. Zurab Bubuteishvili, Honorary Consul of Croatia to Georgia, he acts as CEO of Sarajishvili Brendy company.

EUGBC activities described at East Invest Roadshow Newsletter

  EUGBC, which takes active part at East Alliance and is partner of East Invest project, funded by the European Union

The European Parliament has ratified the EU-Georgia Association Agreement

   The European Parliament gave its consent to ratification of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, on the 18th of December, in Strasbourg.  490 MEPs voted in favour for the Agreement.

EUGBC published the leaflet on “Standards concerning the Intellectual Property Rights under DCFTA”

EUGBC published the leaflet on “Standards Concerning the Intellectual Property Rights under DCFTA”.

Catalogue of Business Cooperation Profiles of Georgian Companies in the Agribusiness, Construction and Tourism Sectors

  On the occasion of the visit of the Georgian Business Delegation to Austria and Slovakia (18-21 November 2014),

EUGBC hosted German Economic Team representative in Georgia

EUGBC Senior Adviser Valerian Gvalia held introductory meeting with Mr. David Saha, Coordinator  of the German Economic Team (GET) Georgia on December 11, 2014.

EUGBC Secretary General meets Chairman of Turkey-Georgia Business Council in Istanbul

On December 1, EUGBC Secretary General Mr. Zviad Chumburidze hel a meeting with Mr. Tuğrul Erkin, Chairman of Turkey-Georgia Business Council (TGBC) and Mr. Barış Haşemoğlu, Member of Business Council Executive Committe.

EUGBC Board Meeting November 2014

Meeting of EUGBC Board Members was held on November 26, 2014 in Brussels. Following Board Members participated in the meeting: Emmanuel Haton, Chairman of the Board (BP); Badri Japaridze (TBC Bank), First Vice-Chairman of the Board (via teleconference); David Lee (Magticom),

A Coaching Seminar for EUGBC members

On November 14, 2014 EUGBC for its members organized informal meeting in the format of Seminar. Professor Brenda Shull from the LCC International University (Lithuania) held interactive presentation for EUGBC business representatives.

Meeting with Ms. Liesl Muenchon on the issues of Georgia’s private sector support in AA/DCFTA context

On behalf of EUGBC, Mr. Valerian Gvalia, Senior Adviser and Mr. Giorgi Kachara, Projects Manager held a meeting with  Ms. Liesl Muench, Expert of SME Development strategies on November 7, 2014. Ms. Muench works under the European Commission funded project: EU Support to the Private Sector in the context of Association Agreements/DCFTAs (Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova). The […]

EUGBC took part at International Investment Forum “Georgia – Regional Hub and Asia’s Gateway to Europe”

The International Investment Forum “Georgia – Regional Hub and Asia’s Gateway to Europe” was held on October 29, 2014 . On behalf of EUGBC, Valerian Gvalia took part.  The Forum was organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ministry of Economy and Sustainable

EUGBC Secretary General met newly appointed EU ambassador to Georgia

On October 29, 2014 EUGBC Secretary General Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze and EUGBC team held a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia, Ambassador Janos Herman.  

EUGBC Meeting with Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

  On October 22, 2014, EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

Informal meeting orginized by Bruno Balvanera, European Bank of Reconstruction and Developlment

On October 21, 2014 European Bank of Reconstruction and Development organized informal meeting hosted by Philip D. Bennett

EUGBC Executive Director, Tamar Khuntsaria participated in the meeting of the Public Advisory Council on Georgia’s EU Integration with the State Minister Alex Petriashvili  

On 20 October 2014, at the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, State Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Alex Petriashvili met the members of the Public Advisory Council on Georgia’s EU Integration. On behalf of EUGBC, Executive Director Tamar Khuntsaria took part in the meeting.

EUGBC Statement on the tragic death of Christophe de Margerie, EUGBC Core Member Total CEO and Chairman

EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) expresses deep regret on tragic death of Mr. Christophe de Margerie, Chairman and CEO of Total French Oil Company and  EUGBC Core member.  EUGBC extends condolences to the families of victims of the plane crash.

EUGBC meeting with British Ambassador H.E. Alexandra Hall Hall

  EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze and EUGBC Board members had meeting with British Ambassador Alexandra Hall Hall on 16 October, 2014 at the British Embassy in Tbilisi.

EUGBC Secretary General meets with State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration

  On September 30, 2014 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Alex Petriashvili.

Experts are signing the Agreement on Council of EUGBC Experts

On 26 September, 2014 two more experts Ms. Lia Todua and Mr. Jose Romero signed the Agreement on Council of EUGBC Experts.

EUGBC Meeting with expert, Ketevan Lapachi

EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with the Expert, Ketevan Lapachi. During the meeting Agreement on Cooperation with EUGBC “Experts’ Council” was signed by Ms. Ketevan Lapachi at EUGBC office on September 25, 2014.

Meeting with Georgian Public Broadcaster

EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with the representatives from the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) Tinatin Berdzenishvili, Head of Public Affairs; Rusudan Manjgaladze, General Producer and Irakli Tabliashvili,

EUGBC Secretary General met with Counsellor Economic and Commercial Affairs at Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria

On September 25, 2014 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Counselor Economic and Commercial Affairs at Embassy of the Repulic of Bulgaria Iordan Tenev. EUGBC

Meeting with New CEO of EUGBC Member, Bank “Republic” / Société Générale Group, Antoine Gabizon

  On 18 September 2014, EUGBC held a meeting with the new CEO of EUGBC Member, Bank “Republic” / Société Générale Group, Antoine Gabizon. Mr. Gabizon took after Christian Carmagnolle

Visit of EU Ambassadors and Trade attaches to business sites to Georgia

EUGBC started the new long-term project 2014-2917, to support implementation process of the second phase of EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA) / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade (DCFTA). EUGBC is committed in enhancing direct contacts between Georgian business community and European diplomatic

Head of the EU delegation to Georgia Ambassador Philip Dimitrov is leaving his position

Ambassador Philip Dimitrov, Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia will be leaving his position in the end of September. On September 16, EU-Georgia Business Council hosted a farewell reception to honor the departure of Ambassador Dimitrov at EUGBC Office, Tbilisi. The reception was attended by

Meeting with representatives of European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

On September 16, 2014 European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) delegation composed by Mr Andrzej Adamczyk, the President of the EESC Eastern European Neighbours Follow-up

EUGBC Members’ meeting with H.E. Federica Favi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to Georgia

On Monday, 15th of September 2014, EUGBC members met with H.E. Federica Favi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to Georgia. EUGBC Secretary General

Meeting with H.E.Konstantin Zaldastanishvili, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Austria

H.E. Konstantin Zaldastanishvili, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Austria, met with EUGBC staff in Tbilisi office. EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze and H.E. Ambassador Konstantin Zaldastanishvili discussed the details of the upcoming EUGBC Expo and

Meeting with Joseph Nanobashvili, Director of the Department of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

On September 5, 2014 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Joseph Nanobashvili, Director of the Department of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. The sides discussed issues related to the EUGBC Expo and Economic Photo Exhibition and Business Forum to be held in Vienna on November 17-18, 2014 and […]

Sumitomo Corporation is seeking for new possibilities in agriculture-related businesses in the black sea countries and in Georgia.

  On August 18, 2014 Kino Masao, Regional Director for Caucasian Countries and Noriyoshi Sone, Director for Mineral Resources and Chemical Division of Sumitomo Corporationone

EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze participated in the Ambassadorial 2014

EUGBS Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze participated in the Ambassadorial organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) held in Courtyard Marriot on August 7, 2014. The EUGBS Secretary General informed Georgian diplomats about the EUGBC activities planned for

EUGBC Secretary General met with Mikheil Janelidze, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and sustainable Development of Georgia

  On July 30, 2014 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze met with Mikheil Janelidze, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

Meeting of EUGBC Network Committee and Tbilisi-based Board Members

On July 29, 2014 the meeting of the Network Committee and Tbilisi-based Board Members was held at EUGBC Tbilisi Office. Following issues were discussed at the meeting:

EUGBC Members’ Meeting with Ambassador Designate of Georgia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, H. E. Revaz Gachechiladze

On 29 July 2014, EUGBC organized the members’ meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador Designate of Georgia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, H. E. Revaz

EUGBC meeting with “Imperial Tobacco Limited”

  On July 22, 2014 EUGBC Secretary General Zviad Chumburidze and EUGBC Senior Advisor Valerian Gvalia met with the representatives of “Imperial Tobacco Limited” Axel Gietz

EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) statement on tragic death of civilians

EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) strongly condemns attack on civilian aircraft, which caused tragic death of about 295 people in Ukraine. EUGBC expresses deep condolence towards families of victims and expects final results of a fair investigation.

International Conference “Georgia’s European Way” was held in Batumi

The Office of the State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration organized traditional International Conference “Georgia’s European Way” in Batumi on 10-11 July 2014.

Directorate General for TRADE has recently issued new edition of factsheets on EU-Georgia DCFTA

Directorate General for TRADE has recently issued new edition of factsheets on EU-Georgia DCFTA:  EU-Georgia Trade – What will change under the DCFTA?;

Georgia and the European Union have signed an Association Agreement

On the 27th of June 2014 in Brussels, Georgia and the European Union signed an Association Agreement, which includes provisions for the establishment of a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). The agreement was signed by the Georgian Prime Minister, Mr Irakli

EU and Georgia adopt Association Agenda

  The EU and Georgia have today adopted the EU-Georgia Association Agenda, at a meeting between the chief negotiators, just the day before the historic signature of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement.

The Georgia-EU International Investor’s Conference was held in Tbilisi

On 13 June 2014, the Georgia-EU Investors’ Conference was held in Tbilisi at the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel. The conference discussed the prospects of integration with the European Union for investment in Georgia, particularly following its decision to sign an Association Agreement (AA) and

The Chairman of EUGBC Board paid an official visit to Georgia

Emmanuel Haton, Chairman of EUGBC Board, Director of European Government Affairs at BP paid an official visit to Georgia during June 2-3, 2014. On 2 June, Emmanuel Haton attended EUGBC Board meeting and Annual Members’ meeting and gave speech at the Opening Ceremony of EUGBC Expo and Economic Photo Exhibition. On 3 June, 2014, Board Chairman […]

EUGBC Chairman meeting with Mikheil Janelidze, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

  At the meeting Deputy Minister stressed that EUGBC emerged as strong European Business Association and that the Government of Georgia welcomes and supports EUGBC activities.

Memorandum of Understanding between EUGBC and National Parliament Library of Georgia

On May 27, 2014, the EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze and Giorgi Kekelidze, Director General of National Parliament Library of Georgia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the EUGBC and National Parliament Library of Georgia. The signing ceremony took place at the EUGBC office in Tbilisi.

Meeting with Gunnar Wiegand and Dirk Schuebel

On May 7th 2014 EUGBC and the business delegation from Georgia met with Gunnar Wiegand, Director Russia, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, Regional Cooperation and OSCE (EEAS) and Dirk Schuebel, Head of Division, Eastern Partnership Bilateral (EEAS).

EUGBC Business Delegation Meeting with Magdalena Grono, Member

On May 7th 2014 EUGBC and the business delegation from Georgia held meeting with Magdalena Grono, Member of Commissioner Stefan Fule Cabinet (EC).

Georgian Business Delegation visit to Brussels

EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) in cooperation with Eurochambers and particularly East Invest project, organized Business Delegation visit from Tbilisi to Brussels on May 6 – 7, 2014. EUGBC member and potential member six companies, namely Magticom, Gvinadze & Partners, JSC Sarajishvili, JSC Efes Brewery in Georgia, LLC Rustavi Steel, Gori Feeding Cannery Kula took part

EU – Georgia Association Agreement

  The Association Agreement is aimed at deepening political and economic relations between the EU and Georgia. It is based on common values and describes the gradual improvements needed in areas such as trade, the environment, agriculture, tourism, energy, transport, and education to bring Georgia in line with EU standards.

Memorandum of Understanding among EUGBC and other Business Associations in Georgia

The EUGBC together with the Business Association of Georgia, US Chamber of Commerce in Georgia, Association of Banks of Georgia, International Chamber of Commerce in Georgia, Georgian Employers’ Association signs the Memorandum of Understanding. Close cooperation with the government, society, businesses and non-governmental sector is anticipated in the

EUGBC meeting with the newly appointed Ambassadors of Georgia

On 29 April 2014, EUGBC organized the members’ meeting with the newly appointed Ambassadors of Georgia: H.E. Merab Antadze, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Moldova, H.E. Roland Beridze, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in the State of Kuwait and H.E. Levan Nijaradze, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of India.

EUGBC Members met with H.E. Priit Turk, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Georgia

  On March 20, 2014, the Members of EUGBC met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Georgia, H.E. Priit Turk. The meeting was opened by EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze.

Meeting of EUGBC Board and Network Committee Members

  Meeting of EUGBC Board and Network Committee Members was held at EUGBC office on 17 March, 2014.The meeting covered following issues: The program and the trip plan of the Businessmen visit to Brussels.

EUGBC Members’ meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

On March 11, 2014 meeting between EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) members and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tamar Beruchashvili was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. The meeting aimed discussion of the Association Agreement (AA) and its integral part, Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA).During her statement the Deputy

EUGBC Board and Network Committee members’ meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to Georgia

On 27 February 2014,EUGBCB oard and Network Committee members had a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to Georgia, H.E.Mr. Andrzej Cieszkowski.The meeting took place at EUGBC office in Tbilisi. EUGBC Secretary General introduced EUGBC members and briefed Ambassador Cieszkowski on the Council’s short and long

EUGBC Secretary General’s interview with TV 3

On 25 February 2014, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburide participated in a TV program “Investor” on Georgian channel TV3. The “Investor” is a weekly TV program aimed at discussing different investment opportunities both in Georgia and from Georgia. The program was targeted to discussing the Association Agreement (AA) and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade

International Conference and the Business Forum – Economic Integration with the European Union – Prospects and Opportunities

International Conference and the Business Forum – Economic Integration with the European Union – Prospects and Opportunities will be held in Tbilisi on 27-28 March 2014. The event is organized by the Office of the State Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia. The aim of […]

EUGBC Memorandum of Understanding with Rustavi 2

On 18 February 2014, the EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze and Director General of the Broadcasting Company “Rustavi2”

EUGBC meeting with the Ambassador Designate of Georgia to Bulgaria

  On 14 February 2014, EUGBC hosted a meeting of Board and Network Committee members with the Ambassador Designate of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, Zurab Beridze.

EUGBC Board Members’ meeting with German Ambassador to Georgia

  On 12 February 2014, the EUGBC management along with the staff and the EUGBC Board and Network Committee members met with the Ambassador of Germany to Georgia H.E. Mr. Ortwin Hennig.

EUGBC Members’ meeting with the State Minister of Georgia for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration

On 7 February 2014, EUGBC organized the Members’ Meeting with the State Minister of Georgia for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Alex Petriashvili. The meeting was hosted by the Information Center for EU and NATO at the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia. The Meeting was opened by the Director of the Information Center, Elene Gotsadze and the […]

Working lunch with EUGBC management and Swedish businesses in Georgia hosted by the Ambassador of Sweden to Georgia

  On 3 February 2014, EUGBC management attended a working lunch hosted by the Ambassador of Sweden to Georgia, H.E. Diana Janse at her residence in Tbilisi.

EUGBC meeting with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia, Alexandra Hall Hall

  On 30 January 2014, EUGBC organized the members meeting with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia, Alexandra Hall Hall. The meeting took place at the Embassy of the UK in Tbilisi.

EUGBC working lunch with Dirk Schuebel, Head of Division for Eastern Partnership in the EEAS

  On 22 January 2014, EUGBC held a working lunch with Dirk Schuebel, Head of Division for Eastern Partnership in the EEAS. The meeting was hosted by the Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia, Ambassador Philip Dimitrov at his residence.

EUGBC Executive Director participated in the meeting of the Public Advisory Council on Georgia’s EU Integration with the State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration

On 19 December 2013, the State Minister of Georgia on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Alex Petriashvili held a meeting with the Public Advisory Council on Georgia’s EU Integration in the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia.

EUGBC Core members BP, Statoil and Total (along with other partners in the Shah-Deniz consortium) announced Shah Deniz Final Investment Decision for the stage 2 development of the Shah Deniz gas field in the Caspian Sea, offshore Azerbaijan

The Shah Deniz consortium today announced the final investment decision (FID) for the Stage 2 development of the Shah Deniz gas field in the Caspian Sea, offshore Azerbaijan.

Four new members joined EUGBC

EUGBC is happy to inform that during November-December 2013 following four companies joined the Council as Corporate Members: JSC Lomisi – Efes Brewery in Georgia is a subsidiary of Efes Breweries International N.V.

EUGBC participated in the first South Caucasus Security Forum in Tbilisi

The First South Caucasus Security Forum (SCSF) was held on December 10 in Tbilisi. On behalf of EUGBC, Adviser to the Secretary General Valerian Gvalia attended the Panel on “Perspectives of South Caucasus after the Vilnius Summit”.

EUGBC Executive Director participated in the working group meeting on the Communication and Information Strategy on EU integration for the period of 2014-2017

On December 10, 2013 the Office of the State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration held a working group meeting on the future steps in implementation of the Communication and Information Strategy of the Government of Georgia

The text of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement published

During the 29 November 2013 Eastern Partnership Summit, the EU – Georgia Association Agreement was initialled.

The Third Eastern Partnership Summit Vilnius marked initialisation of the Association Agreement with Georgia

On 28 and 29 November 2013, the Third Eastern Partnership Summit was held in Vilnius, Lithuania. At the summit the EU’s Association Agreement with Georgia together with its integral part Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) was initialised. The official delegation of Georgia headed by the President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili included: The State Minister 

EUGBC meeting with Attache for Development Cooperation of the Embassy of the Czech Republic

  On November 21, 2013, the EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director, Tamar Khuntsaria met with the Attaché for Development Cooperation of the Embassy of the Czech Republic Mr. Albert Sido.

EUGBC Secretary General met with Ambassador Philip Dimitrov, Head of EU Delegation to Georgia

On November 22, 2013, the EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze met with the Ambassador Philip Dimitrov, Head of EU Delegation to Georgia.

EUGBC Secretary General met with the representatives of Swedish International Development Agency – Sida

On 18 November 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director, Tamar Khuntsaria met with the Second Secretary/Development Cooperation Sida of the Swedish Embassy, Charlotte Lunqvist.

EUGBC Secretary General met with the Second Secretary/Political Affairs/Deputy Head of the Swedish Embassy

On 12 November 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze met with the Second Secretary/Political Affairs/Deputy Head of the Swedish Embassy, Mr. Martin Rosen.

EUGBC Secretary General visited Gori Baby Feeding Cannery “Kula”

  On November 11, 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze and Advisor Zurab Bregvadze visited Gori baby feeding cannery “Kula” (www.kula.ge) in Gori, Georgia.

EUGBC Secretary General met with DLA Piper Georgia LP Office Managing Partner Ted Jonas

On November 6, 2013 EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze met with DLA Piper Georgia LP Office Managing Partner Mr. Ted Jonas.

Deputy Foreign Minister held a meeting at EUGBC Tbilisi Office

On October 29, 2013 at the invitation of the Secretary General of EUGBC, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia Tamar Beruchashvili held a meeting with EUGBC network committee members at EUGBC Tbilisi Office. The meeting was of an informative nature aimed at discussing the state of EU-Georgia Association Agreement/DCFTA and the

The Chairman of EUGBC Board paid an official visit to Tbilisi

  On 15-16 October 2013, the Chairman of EUGBC Board, Director of European Government Affairs at BP Europe, Emmanuel Haton paid an official visit to Tbilisi.

EUGBC Secretary General, met with the Director of the Department of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

  On October 3, 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with the Director of the Department of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Dr. Levan Tsintsadze.

EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze met with the Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Georgia

  On October 3, 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director, Tamar Khuntsaria held a meeting with the Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Georgia, Fady Asly.

EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze met with the Deputy Foreign Minister, Davit Jalagania

  On October 3, 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with the Deputy Foreign Minister,Davit Jalagania.

EUGBC Secretary General held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development

  On 30 September 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mikhael Janelidze.

EUGBC Secretary General held a Meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Georgia, Dr. Ivan Velimir Starcevic

  On 30 September 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Georgia, Dr. Ivan Velimir Starcevic and Executive Director of “Sarajishvili”

EUGBC Secretary General and Executive Director held a meeting with the Deputy State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Mariam Rakviashvili

On 24 September 2013, EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze and Executive Director, Tamar Khuntsaria held a meeting with the Deputy State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Mariam Rakviashvili.

EUGBC Secretary General held a meeting with the President of Georgian Small and Medium Enterprises Association (GSMEA), Kakha Kokhreidze

On 23 September 2013 EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with the President of Georgian Small and Medium Enterprises Association (GSMEA), Kakha Kokhreidze.

EUGBC Secretary General held a meeting with the Adviser of the Director General of UKROBORONPROM, Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers

On 22 September 2013 EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze held a meeting with the Adviser of theDirector General of UKROBORONPROM, Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers, Ihor Krol. The meeting took place at EUGBC Office in Tbilisi.

EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze participated in the Ambassadorial

EUGBC Secretary General, Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze took part in the Ambassadorial – the meeting of heads of Georgian diplomatic missions abroad – organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Georgia in the Radisson Blu Iveria hotel on September 2-4, 2013. The Ambassadorial is an important event organized by the MFA every year aimed at bringing together

EU and Georgia concluded talks on Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA)

On 22 July 2013, the European Union (EU) and Georgia successfully concluded negotiations for a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), as part of the Association Agreement between them.

EUGBC took part in the policy dialogue “Heading towards Vilnius, a milestone for the Eastern Partnership”

The EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting took place on 22 July 2013 in Brussels. In the margins of Lithuanian Presidency of the EU Council,

10th International Conference “Georgia’s European Way: EU’s Eastern European Partners – Towards the Vilnius Summit” was held in Batumi

The 10th International Conference “Georgia’s European Way: EU’s Eastern European Partners – Towards the Vilnius Summit” was held in Batumi on 11-12 July, 2013.

European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle paid an official visit to Georgia

  “Stefan Fule, European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy paid an official visit to Georgia on 9-12 July to discuss EU’s relations and cooperation with the country

EUGBC elected a new Board

In the beginning of the meeting, the Chairman of the Board presented to the members the Council’s new Secretary General,Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze. Mr. Chumburidze greeted the members and spoke on the Council’s future plans and envisioned activities during 2013-2014. At the meeting, the members of EUGBC elected Emmanuel Haton from BP Europe as a Chairman of

The Chairman of EUGBC Board, Director of European Government Affairs at BP Europe, Mr. Emmanuel Haton paid an official visit to Tbilisi

The Chairman of EUGBC Board, Director of European Government Affairs at BP Europe, Mr. Emmanuel Haton paid an official visit to Tbilisi on June 17-20, 2013. During his visit Mr. Haton participated in EUGBC Board and Annual Members’ Meetings in Tbilisi on June 18th. In addition, Emmanuel Haton met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, David Jalaghania,

EUGBC Chairman of Board and Secretary General met with the State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Alex Petriashvili

  On June 18th, 2013 the Chairman of EUGBC Board, Emanuel Haton and the General Secretary met with the State Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Alex Petriashvili.

EUGBC announcement on the appointment of a new Secretary General and Executive Director

Upon the decision of the Board of Directors of EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), Ambassador Zviad Chumburidze has been appointed on the position of EUGBC Secretary General from 1st  of June, 2013.

A meeting of business representatives of Georgia with Philippe Cuisson

On the occasion of the 12th meeting of the EU-Georgia Subcommittee on Trade, Economic and related Legal Issues on 3rd of June in Tbilisi, the EU Delegation organized a meeting of business representatives from Georgia with Philippe Cuisson,

Commissioner Fule presented the ENP Progress Reports

  “Vilnius Summit to be a milestone in bringing partners closer to political association and economic integration” said Stefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy in his speech made in Brussels

The EU released 2012 Progress Report on Georgia

  On March 20, 2013 the EU released its annual Progress Report on Georgia – “Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Georgia Progress in 2012 and recommendations for action”.

Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) presented a Report on the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan for Georgia in trade and some trade related areas in 2012

On 19 March 2013, Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) presented its report on Implementation of European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan for Georgia in Trade and Some Trade Related Areas in 2012.

EUGBC Board Members met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to Georgia

In the framework of EUGBC dialogue with the EU Member States’ Embassies in Georgia, EUGBC Board Members met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to Georgia,