Georgia’s investment potential praised in the Netherlands

The benefits and potential of Georgia's investment market are being highlighted to the Dutch business community.

A Georgian delegation, led by Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Giorgi Kvirikashvili, took part in the first official meeting in the Netherlands today, which aimed to promote Georgia’s investment market.

Amsterdam’s Royal Industrial Club hosted the meeting and a presentation about Georgia, held by the Georgian Ambassador in the Netherlands, Shota Gvineria.

"By implementing new technologies, Georgia has a great chance to become one of the major exporters of agricultural products,” said Georgia’s Economy Minister after the meeting.

Kvirikashvili said Georgia also had the potential to achieve success in other fields, including financial, energy, manufacturing, tourism and hotel sectors.

Director of National Investment Agency Giorgi Pertaia stressed Georgia’s big investing potential after attending the meeting.

"This country has a huge potential [and] it is possible to bring many investments. These are exactly the kind of investments we want. They are connected with new technologies. As a result, we [will] receive not only money but also knowledge, which is very useful for us,” he said.

Dutch businessman Bob Mayer, who also works in Georgia, praised the country’s business environment.

"Firstly, Georgia is a small country but it has big potential, due to its location. The second reason why Georgia is interesting in terms of investment, is its transparency.

"The Government and all institutions are working very transparently [and] that’s why it is much easier to make business in Georgia than in other post-Soviet countries. Corruption is not found in Georgia on any level and it is an easy country for making business,” he said.