Georgian Economy Minister announces PM’s participation in “pivotal” Davos forum discussions

Levan Davitashvili, the Georgian Minister of Economy and Vice Prime Minister, on Monday said PM Irakli Garibashvili was set to participate in panel discussions during a “pivotal” Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week. 

Expressing optimism about the upcoming discussions and meetings in his press comments, the official highlighted the expectation of “productive exchange on various business projects”, and noted the Forum served as a platform for making “practical decisions” on specific projects and investments. 

For Georgia, this aspect is particularly appealing, as [the Government] seeks to engage with opportunities for projects and investments. The Georgian Government's high-level participation is vital for the country's overall awareness and reputation", Davitashvili said. 

The Minister noted the PM was also scheduled to engage in meetings with businesses, focusing on “diverse sectors” ranging from financial services, transport, logistics, construction and retail, and noted the prearranged meetings involved companies ranging from United States-based enterprises to “leading business groups” in Southeast Asia.

The groundwork for these meetings has been underway for months, and the schedule is already set. We anticipate engaging with companies from diverse sectors, and the wide spectrum of discussions includes potential investments in Georgia”, he said. 

The Forum will run between Monday and Friday under the theme “Rebuilding Trust”, with the engagement of over 100 government officials, major international organisations and the event’s 1,000 partner companies, along with civil society leaders, experts, social entrepreneurs and the media.