Georgia's Middle Corridor ambitions

Since becoming Prime Minister in February 2024, Irakli Kobakhidze has charted a path to growth.

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After serving as a member of the Georgian Parliament for eight years and chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party from 2021 to 2024, Irakli Kobakhidze assumed the role of Prime Minister at a pivotal time in Georgia's development. Broad-based economic expansion has accompanied strategic plans to diversify the economy, driven by key sectors including real estate, finance and tourism. On the international stage, Georgia's positioning as a key connectivity hub in the Middle Corridor has continued to gain momentum, backed by government investment in large-scale infrastructure. And global relations remain critical to national development, with strong bilateral ties with the UAE providing a platform for investment and growth.

In this interview, the Prime Minister sets out his agenda for the coming years, outlining the policy framework designed to maintain the country's robust economic performance, priority sectors for collaboration with UAE partners and his administration's efforts to position Georgia as a destination for both tourists and investment.

"OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE MORE THAN DOUBLED OUR NOMINAL GDP."