Finance Minister discusses cooperation with ADB officials in Korea
Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili and the ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa. Photo: Ministry of Finance
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Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili on Monday met officials from the Asian Development Bank ahead of the ADB’s 56th annual meeting opening tomorrow in Incheon, Korea.
The Ministry of Finance said Khutsishvili met the ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and the Executive Director Rachel Thompson to review cooperation and outline future cooperation prospects.
Thrilled to meet @ADBPresident within the scope of the Annual Meeting of #ADB hosted by ???????? in Incheon this year.
— Lasha Khutsishvili ???????? (@Lasha_Khutsish) May 1, 2023
Discussed the vital role of #ADB in the development of ???????? w/ excellent cooperation and pipeline of future projects in the public & private sectors of ???????? pic.twitter.com/sdxo8jn9IV
At the meetings, the Minister highlighted the progress achieved by the Georgian Government in structural and economic reforms, while ADB officials confirmed their continued support for the country.
During both meetings, the Georgian official reviewed the current economic conditions of Georgia and the implementation process of ADB-supported projects in the country.
Held a bilateral meeting with ED Rachel Thompson & AED David Cavanough @ADB_HQ within the scope of the Annual Meeting of #ADB hosted by ???????? in Incheon to showcase benefits of outstanding cooperation & partnership with ????????
— Lasha Khutsishvili ???????? (@Lasha_Khutsish) May 1, 2023
In comments on future cooperation, the sides emphasised the next annual meeting of the Bank, set to be held in Georgia in 2024.
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