The second session of the Georgian-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was convened under the co-chairmanship of Mariam Kvrivishvili, Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development. The meeting took place during the Georgian Prime Minister’s official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Economy.

The Kyrgyz side was chaired by Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakit Sydykov.

In her address, Minister Kvrivishvili drew particular attention to the historic significance of the Prime Minister’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, describing it as a clear reflection of the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation. The Minister emphasised that deepening partnerships within the Central Asian region, especially with the Kyrgyz Republic, continues to be one of Georgia’s top strategic priorities. She highlighted Georgia’s advantageous geographic position, positioning the country as a vital connectivity hub between Europe and Asia. This strategic location enables Georgia to serve as a crucial corridor of significance for the Central Asian region, fostering enhanced regional integration and cooperation.

Minister Kvrivishvili spoke at length about Georgia’s strong economic growth indicators and its investment potential. The session also highlighted the growing importance of the Middle Corridor in deepening ties between Asia and Europe, noting that the Georgian government is directing considerable attention towards strategic investment in transport infrastructure and the development of logistics capacity. The prospects for deepening bilateral trade between Georgia and Kyrgyzstan were likewise discussed.

The session highly commended the fruitful collaboration already underway between the two countries in the transport sector, including their active engagement within regional frameworks such as TRACECA and the CAREC programme. Georgia’s role as a regional digital hub was also emphasised, and it was noted that Kyrgyzstan represents an increasingly promising and significant tourist market for Georgia, with visitor flows showing a consistent upward trend. The scope for deepening collaboration in civil aviation was further highlighted.

The session concluded with the signing of a protocol. The Georgian delegation included Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Davit Songhulashvili, Deputy Head of the Government Administration Ilia Shamugia, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Genadi Arveladze, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Khvtisiashvili.