Irakli Kobakhidze: Georgia’s reform-driven economy offers premier destination for global investors

“Georgia’s economic policy is anchored in reforms that have built a modern and highly competitive business environment. Our economy continues to sustain a dynamic and resilient path of growth,” Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced during his speech at the Georgia-Turkmenistan Business Forum.

The Head of Government highlighted that economic growth reached 7.8 per cent between January and May 2026. Furthermore, according to the International Monetary Fund, Georgia’s economy is projected to grow by an average of approximately 5.4 per cent between 2026 and 2031.

“International assessments and key economic indicators demonstrate that Georgia remains a secure and trusted destination for foreign investors. Between 2021 and 2025, the volume of Foreign Direct Investment into the country reached approximately 8.7 billion dollars. Moreover, our extensive network of free trade agreements provides Georgian-based businesses with direct access to a market of around 2.3 billion consumers.

It is particularly encouraging to see that Turkmen businesses are already actively represented in Georgia. Today, numerous companies operating in our country are owned by Turkmen capital, spanning key sectors such as transport and logistics, construction, agriculture, and real estate. This established track record provides a solid foundation for our future cooperation.

We see immense potential to expand this partnership into energy, renewable resources, the digital economy, IT, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. Collaborating in these fields will allow us to generate new economic value, drive investment, foster innovation, and open new horizons for both Georgian and Turkmen businesses.

I want to reaffirm that Georgia remains a steadfast partner for any business seeking a stable, open, and competitive environment for long-term investment.

I wish you all a successful and highly productive forum. I am confident that today’s meeting will pave the way for new partnerships, spark exciting initiatives, and foster even closer ties between the business communities of our two nations,” Kobakhidze stated.