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Introductory Meeting with the Ambassador Designate of the Hellenic Republic to Georgia

On October 7, EUGBC Secretary General, Zviad Chumburidze, held an introductory meeting with H.E. Sotiria – Ersi Theoharidi, the Ambassador Designate of the Hellenic Republic to Georgia.
During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to strengthening bilateral economic, trade, and business cooperation between Georgia and the Hellenic Republic.

Site visit to Tbilisi Dry Port

On September 30, members of the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited to Georgia conducted a site visit to the Tbilisi Dry Port.
The visit aimed to highlight the facility’s growing role as a crucial logistics and transit hub within the wider regional network.
During the tour, the guests were introduced to the Dry Port’s modern infrastructure, current operational capacities, and ongoing expansion plans.
Discussions emphasized the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and Dry Port’s potential to enhance trade connectivity between Europe and Asia while streamlining cross-border cargo movement.
      

ARDI Launches Exclusive Travel Insurance Campaign for Wizz Air Passengers Through LXM Media

ARDI, one of Georgia’s leading insurance companies, has partnered with LXM Media & Publishing, to launch a new travel insurance campaign, making travel insurance more accessible and convenient for both inbound and outbound travelers of Wizz Air.

The campaign is particularly relevant following the introduction of mandatory health insurance for all foreign visitors entering Georgia from 1 January 2026.

Through this collaboration ARDI will promote its travel insurance offers across Wizz Air’s passenger touchpoints. As part of the campaign, Wizz Air passengers will be able to access exclusive offers on ARDI travel insurance after receiving their electronic flight tickets. The offer will be available to both Georgian citizens travelling to Europe and international visitors arriving in Georgia on Wizz Air flights.

The collaboration represents another important step in ARDI’s efforts to expand awareness of its travel insurance products while providing travelers with a convenient way to access insurance before their journey through Wizz Air’s digital channels, managed exclusively by LXM Media & Publishing.

“A journey doesn’t end with the purchase of a ticket – it begins. Our goal is for people to start their travels with peace of mind, knowing they have access to reliable travel insurance whenever they need it,” says Teona Goderidze, Business Development Director at ARDI.

Through this campaign, Wizz Air passengers can benefit from exclusive discounts on ARDI’s International Travel Insurance and Welcomer, Georgia’s mandatory inbound travel insurance, via a dedicated online platform created specifically for this campaign.

Since 2010, ARDI has been operating in the Georgian insurance market, offering a full range of health, motor, property, and travel insurance products. At ARDI, we believe that the true purpose of insurance is not to limit people, but to empower them to live more freely – giving them the confidence to travel, discover, create, and embrace life. This philosophy is reflected in the company’s core brand idea: ‘Time to Live.’

EUGBC at the CIPE Cross-Regional Conference in Yerevan

On September 24-25, 2026, Yerevan, Armenia, hosted the CIPE Cross-Regional Conference, bringing together key partner organizations from the Western Balkans, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.
We are proud to share that Giorgi Kacharava, Executive Director of the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), participated in this high-level event. Mr. Kacharava joined a regional panel discussion focusing on economic opportunities, private sector development, and the vital role of business associations in driving economic reforms.
Organized by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), the conference served as a dynamic platform to:
– Strengthen cross-regional cooperation and dialogue among business associations.
– Share best practices in advocacy, organizational sustainability, and policy reforms.
– Explore new avenues for business-to-business (B2B) networking and joint regional initiatives.