PM highlights Georgia’s goal of becoming “hub” for renewable energy generation, transit
The head of the Government reviewed energy resources in Georgia with Markus Krebber, the CEO of RWE AG, a leading international renewables company, and outlined prospects for future cooperation. Photo: Government Administration
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday said the country was aiming at becoming a “hub” for renewable energy generation and transit, in remarks at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos.
The head of the Government reviewed energy resources in Georgia with Markus Krebber, the CEO of RWE AG, a leading international renewables company, and outlined prospects for future cooperation.
Met w/ Markus Krebber, CEO of @RWE_AG at #WEF23. Discussed Georgia's energy sector, current and proposed regional projects. ???????? is aiming at becoming a hub for renewables energy generation and transit. pic.twitter.com/v1LWgt1IME
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) January 18, 2023
We discussed Georgia's energy sector, current and proposed regional projects. Georgia is aiming at becoming a hub for renewable energy generation and transit”, Garibashvili said.
The PM invited Krebber to Georgia with the proposal of directly introducing the business environment and resources of the country to the company representative.
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