“In close cooperation with the United Nations and international partners, the Government is actively working to promote more balanced and inclusive development across all regions of the country,” stated Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze during his speech at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum.

As the Head of Government highlighted, particular attention is being given to ensuring that residents of rural and mountainous areas have equal access to modern infrastructure, quality public services, and new economic opportunities.

“Our policies also prioritise support for young families, eco-migrants and residents of mountainous regions. Through targeted state programs and innovative financial mechanisms, we seek to improve housing accessibility and create equal opportunities for development across all regions of Georgia.

A city is a vessel for a nation’s identity. Our initiatives are guided by a commitment to the preservation of traditional Georgian architectural heritage. We believe that modernisation must not come at the cost of history. By integrating traditional architectural elements into contemporary urban planning, we are asserting our cultural security, building cities that honour our past while functioning for our future.

At the same time, for us, reducing the rural-urban divide remains one of the key priorities of sustainable development policy. In close cooperation with the United Nations and international partners, the Government is actively working to promote more balanced and inclusive development across all regions of the country. As we continue our transition toward an upper-middle-income economy with stronger institutions and steady economic growth, the sustainable development of regions remains at the core of our national priorities.

Particular emphasis is placed on ensuring that rural and mountainous communities benefit equally from modern infrastructure, quality public services and new economic opportunities. Through inclusive and regionally balanced policies, we aim to strengthen local communities, reduce disparities between urban and rural areas, and create sustainable conditions for long-term development throughout the country.

Georgia remains firmly committed to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. We stand ready to further strengthen cooperation with our international partners in advancing safe, inclusive and resilient human settlements for present and future generations,” Georgia’s Prime Minister has concluded.