Georgian PM discusses energy, transport opportunities with Asia’s wealthiest businessman in Davos
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday met with Gautam Adani on the sidelines of Davos World Economic Forum. Photo: Government press office
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday discussed prospects for cooperation in transport, energy and logistics with Gautam Adani, an Indian businessman ranked as the wealthiest person in Asia and the third richest person in the world, at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos.
The head of the Georgian Government introduced the businessman to his country’s “great potential and resources” in the sectors, with Adani expressing an interest in the business and economic opportunities offered by Georgia, the Government press office said.
Held productive meeting w/ Mr. @gautam_adani, chairman of the Adani Group. Discussed prospects for investing in areas such as transport, logistics, energy, etc. Highlighted lucrative opportunities ???????? offers to business companies. pic.twitter.com/0j5TNFpFit
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) January 19, 2023
With a net worth of $126.3 billion according to Forbes and $123 billion according to Bloomberg, Adani chairs the $21-billion revenue Adani Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in ports, airports, power generation and transmission, green energy, edible oils, cement and real estate, among others.
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