City Hall Meets with European Bankers

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Irakli Khmaladze, met Thursday with representatives of the European Investment Bank (EIB) as part of the EIB delegation’s official visit to Georgia.

At a meeting of the Tbilisi Sakrebulo, the sides discussed large-scale projects to be implemented in the capital and plans for closer cooperation. Kaladze introduced municipal projects to the delegation members, in particular the public transportation reform plan. He emphasized the importance of the experience of EU countries in project implementation and of the financial assistance of the EIB.

The parties agreed on a technical meeting in the near future to discuss issues related to financing various projects in the upgrading of Tbilisi’s transport system.

EIB Vice-President Vazil Hudak promised to provide Kaladze maximum support in the implementation of the projects.

The same day, Tbilisi Vice-Mayor Irakli Khmaladze and Deputy Mayor Maia Bitadze met with representatives of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

During the meeting, the participants discussed EBRD-supported projects and future cooperation plans. They also focused on the public transport transportation reform and parking issues in the capital. Bruno Balvanera, Head of the EBRD, offered City Hall his prganization's support for future projects.

By Samantha Guthrie

Photo: Tbilisi City Hall

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