Kazakhstan, Georgia discuss expanding trade and economic cooperation

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze have discussed the expansion of bilateral trade and economic cooperation during talks held in Astana, the Kazakh government reports. The discussions focused on cooperation in trade, investment, transport and logistics, energy, and digitalization, with particular attention given to implementing agreements reached a … Read more

Georgia’s Foreign Trade Up 3.7% in January-May 2026

Georgia’s external merchandise trade, excluding non-declared trade, totaled USD 10.439 billion in January-May 2026, up 3.7% year-on-year,according to preliminary data published by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) on June 19. Kyrgyzstan remained Georgia’s largest export destination, while Turkey was its top import partner, with motor cars continuing to dominate both exports and imports. … Read more

Kyrgyzstan and Georgia Resume the Work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation After a Ten-Year Hiatus

he second meeting of the Kyrgyz-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held today at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, marking the resumption of the Commission’s activities after a ten-year hiatus. The meeting was also attended by Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili. … Read more

Turkmenistan, Georgia discuss expanding trade and economic cooperation

Turkmenistan and Georgia discussed prospects for expanding bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA. The talks were held during a meeting in Tbilisi between Georgian Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Tamar Ioseliani, Director General of Georgian Railway, Lasha Abashidze, Head of the Department of Trade Development and International … Read more

Breaking down recent Azerbaijani-Georgian trade deals

Tbilisi may be trading energy independence for transit role. Recently signed deals between Georgia and Azerbaijan are raising fresh questions about Tbilisi’s strategic direction and energy security. The deals flowed out of a May 18 meeting in Baku between Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Those talks occurred just weeks … Read more

Pashinyan Announces Opening of Turkish Railway Route Through Georgia for Armenian Trade

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on May 24 the opening of the Turkish railway route through Georgia for Armenian exports and imports, following the opening of the Azerbaijani railway route. “This is a major development for our country’s economic life,” Pashinyan wrote on Facebook. According to him, the railway runs between the Georgian city … Read more

Georgia’s Foreign Trade Up 1.7% in January-April 2026

Georgia’s external merchandise trade, excluding non-declared trade, amounted to USD 8.132 billion in January-April 2026, up 1.7% year-on-year, according to preliminary data published by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) on May 19. Kyrgyzstan emerged as Georgia’s top export destination, while Turkey remained the country’s leading import partner, with motor cars continuing to dominate … Read more

Inside the Middle Corridor push: Georgia and Turkmenistan shift into execution mode

The visit of Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili to Ashgabat and the 5th session of the Intergovernmental Georgian-Turkmen Commission on Economic Cooperation, held on May 7, confirmed the further deepening of interaction between the two countries in transport, trade, energy, and technological spheres. During the session, the parties discussed the current … Read more

Economy Minister Highlights Digital Ambitions through Growing Georgia China Trade Ties

Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, has highlighted the country’s goal of becoming a regional digital and logistics hub as Tbilisi continues to expand its economic relationship with China. On April 21, Georgia’s justice minister met Zhuang Rongwen, who leads the Cyberspace Administration of China, to discuss collaboration in areas such as … Read more

Georgian, Chinese economy ministers sign amendments to free trade deal

Georgia and China have signed a protocol on amendments to their existing free trade agreement, first announced 10 months ago. The document was signed by Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili and China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao. Kvrivishvili said the updated agreement aims to align the deal with the modern trade … Read more