Georgia should be very proud to have had a National Bank governor of Koba’s [Gventadze’s] quality: his experience, his professionalism, and his dedication to ensuring that the central bank functioned independently of political or other influence, US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan said on Monday.

“Well, it is an honor to be here today to mark this important day. We are very proud of the work that the United States has been able to do in support of Governor Gventadze’s work over seven years, supporting his efforts to ensure that the central bank functions independently, making courageous decisions, difficult decisions in the best interests of Georgia’s economic stability and growth.

The statistics that we saw today make very clear just what an effective, professional, independent, central bank Governor Koba has been over the past seven years. The impact of his time as governor will be felt. We see it in the economic stability and economic growth of Georgia. We see it in so many long-lasting decisions and initiatives that he introduced in accordance with best international practices.

Georgia should be very proud to have had a National Bank governor of Koba’s quality: his experience, his professionalism, and his dedication to ensuring that the central bank functioned independently of political or other influence,” Kelly Degnan said.