Trade and economic relations between Georgia and Kazakhstan, the individual plans of companies established with Kazakh capital, and ways to address regional challenges in cooperation with the Georgian government were discussed at the working meeting of the Kazakh-Georgian Economic Union, held at the Pullman Hotel in Tbilisi.

The meeting was attended by the founding companies of the economic union, including Halyk Bank Georgia, Capitol Management, Rompetrol, Batumi Oil Terminal, Batumi Port, the airline Air Astana, GK Logistics, other business companies operating in the Georgian market with Kazakh capital, and honorary consuls of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, it was noted that the friendly and partnership-based relations between Georgia and Kazakhstan were reaffirmed during the recent visit of the Georgian Prime Minister to Kazakhstan. In discussions between Irakli Kobakhidze and Olzhas Bektenov, key areas of Georgia-Kazakhstan economic cooperation were highlighted, including the Middle Corridor, tourism and investment partnerships, energy, bilateral trade development, and other significant topics. Within the framework of these priorities, the working meeting of the Kazakh-Georgian Economic Union reviewed specific company projects, plans for 2025, and cooperation initiatives within the union’s platform.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to analyzing data regularly collected by the union’s management with the assistance of highly reputable consulting firms. This data covers macroeconomic trends in Georgia and Kazakhstan, investment flows, trade, and tourism statistics.

Based on this information, participants emphasized the dynamic growth of trade turnover between the two countries and the positive trends observed in various sectors. Additionally, they planned activities for 2025 aimed at further enhancing these parameters and overcoming existing challenges.

Company representatives also discussed the regional situation and challenges affecting their business operations. It was noted that a stable environment is crucial for businesses, particularly for long-term investment projects.