Turkey shows growing interest in Georgia’s business environment
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Neighbouring countries Georgia and Turkey are further strengthening their economic ties and deepening relations to enjoy better trade, investment and services.
In order to find Georgia’s investment potential, Turkeys’ Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) chairman of the supervisory board Omer Cihad Vardan visited the country and met Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.
While speaking with the Georgian official Vardan confirmed Turkish businessmen’s interest in investing in Georgia was "growing” and while here he would explore inward and outward investment opportunities of Georgia and report his findings back to his country.
At the meeting both sides spoke highly of the tight partnership between Georgia and Turkey and the importance of implementing joint regional projects.
Vardan also invited Garibashvili to Turkey’s capital Istanbul to attend a large business forum where the country’s most influential business community will gather.
From the Georgian side, Garibashvili told his guest about the various economic reforms undertaken in Georgia and of the country’s positive investment environment.
The meeting took place yesterday.
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