Georgia has achieved remarkable economic growth, maintained financial stability amid global challenges, and created a favorable investment environment, Natia Turnava, President of the National Bank, said during the opening of the Tbilisi Financial Summit.
Speaking at the Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theater, Turnava highlighted that Georgia’s stable macroeconomic environment, characterized by near-double-digit growth and relatively low inflation, sets it apart even from more developed economies.
“Georgia’s appearance on the global financial map is not accidental,” Turnava said. “The country has established itself as a strong regional hub in trade, transport, and energy. Now, there is both a necessity and the preconditions for Georgia to become a similarly strong financial hub.”
The summit, organized in parallel with the Silk Road International Forum, brings together government officials, central bank heads from regional countries, international investors, fintech leaders, and representatives of financial institutions. One of the co-organizers is the Global Financial and Technological Network (GFTN), a leading platform uniting fintech companies, investors, and financial institutions from Europe and Asia.
Turnava emphasized Georgia’s growing appeal to investors. “Both regional and global investors are showing increasing interest in Georgia’s financial sector. Georgian banks are also expanding operations regionally, becoming desirable investors in neighboring economies.”
She also stressed the country’s commitment to developing fintech. Georgia has implemented a transparent and flexible regulatory framework, introducing digital bank licensing, registration and supervision for virtual asset service providers, open banking initiatives, and a regulatory sandbox to allow testing of innovative services.
“Strengthening regional cooperation, particularly in financial technologies, capital markets, and payments, is a priority,” Turnava said. “Our goal is to collaborate with countries along the Middle Corridor to make Georgia an attractive financial hub, further enhancing connectivity between Europe and Asia.”
Turnava concluded by wishing participants fruitful discussions and successful collaboration at the summit, which offers a unique platform to explore global trends, regional initiatives, and opportunities for international financial cooperation.
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