Georgia’s US Ambassador: free trade agreement would contribute to Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations
Implementing 12 existing projects in Georgia totalling $188 million, DFC supports development in the areas such as the financial sector, tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and renewable energy development, with a total of $750 million invested in the country, Zalkaliani said. Photo: David Zalkaliani/Facebook
Tweet 
Share
Establishing a free trade agreement between Georgia and the United States would be a “clear signal” of increased US economic interests in Georgia and contribute to the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations and economic development, Georgia's Ambassador to the US David Zalkaliani said on Tuesday.
The diplomat was commenting on Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili’s visit to the US, saying the high-level meetings held during the trip would deepen economic cooperation between the countries.
Zalkaliani stressed the importance of agreeing a free trade agreement with the partner country, pointing out it would contribute to trade diversification for Georgia.
He also said Daviatshvili had held a “comprehensive conversation” with Scott Nathan, the CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation, discussing ongoing and future DFC projects in Georgia as well as developments in the region.
Pleased to meet @DFCgov CEO Scott Nathan with Vice Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili. DFC's commitment to Georgia and growing interest in our region strengthen ???????????????? commercial ties pic.twitter.com/0v62PYqRyb
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) May 10, 2022
DFC continues to support Georgia in areas such as the financial sector, tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, renewable energy development, and more,” Zalkaliani said.
Implementing 12 existing projects in Georgia totalling $188 million, DFC supports development in the areas such as the financial sector, tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and renewable energy development, with a total of $750 million invested in the country, Zalkaliani said.
As DFC plays an extremely important role in Georgia's economic development, the possible opening of DFC's regional office in our capital will send a clear message of increasing US economic interests in our country and the region,” the Ambassador added.
Zalkaliani was appointed Georgia’s Ambassador to the US last month, after serving as the country's Foreign Minister for almost five years.
The United States Department of State has $88 million in support for Georgia included in the draft budget for 2023, published on Monday.
Trade relations between Georgia and the United States are entering a “new phase”, Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili said after his meeting with Katherine Tai, the United States Trade Representative, on Monday.
Prospective investments in Georgian logistics, renewable energy development, business process outsourcing and information technology were discussed by Levan Davitashvili, the Georgian Economy minister, and Judith Pryor, the Vice-Chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Economy Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Monday met with Katherine Tai, the United States Trade Representative, as part of his visit to the US to discuss the prospect of establishing a free trade deal between the countries.
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili will be on a visit to the United States between Monday and Wednesday to hold meetings with public officials and private sector representatives, the Ministry announced on Monday.
Ongoing reforms and future plans for the development of the Georgian economy, as well as the Government’s economic policy were in focus of a meeting between the Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili and members of the American Chamber of Commerce, the Ministry said on Friday.
Representing Georgia in the United States, Georgia's "main strategic partner", is a huge responsibility, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs David Zalkaliani said on Monday following his appointment as Georgia’s Ambassador to the US.
The security situation in the Black Sea region, Russia's aggression in Ukraine, and the “difficult situation” in the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia were discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between the Georgian Ambassador to the United States David Zalkaliani and US Senator Lindsey Graham.
Georgia's United States Ambassador David Zalkaliani and Damon Wilson, the President of the National Endowment for Democracy, on Tuesday discussed the importance of further democratic consolidation in Georgia and the European perspective granted to the country by the European Commission.
A “beginning of new opportunities” in cooperation between Georgia and the United States was the focus of an address by Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili, delivered at an event marking the US Independence Day on Thursday.
Prospects of deepening the “strategic partnership” and cooperation between Georgia and the United States were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between Georgian ambassador David Zalkaliani and US congressman Brian Babin.