PM Bakhtadze Meets with EBRD Managing Director

The Prime Minister of Georgia Mamuka Bakhtadze held a meeting with Managing Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Matteo Patrone on February, 6, where the latter stated that the EBRD increasingly trusts the Government of Georgia and its economic policy.

At the meeting, the parties discussed the joint projects implemented with EBRD and the role of the Bank as one of the strongest supporters of Georgia in the country’s development and economic growth.

The conversation also touched upon upcoming projects targeted by EBRD for investment and the interest of the Bank in implementing a number of initiatives in the public sector. PM Bakhtadze focused on the importance of projects launched by the EBRD for Georgia’s development and transformation of the country into a regional hub and economic center.

The Georgian official also expressed his gratitude to Bruno Balvanera, the predecessor of Matteo Patrone, who contributed to putting together an important investment portfolio for Georgia over the years. Patrone was appointed EBRD Managing Director in Eastern Europe and Caucasus in October 2018.

By Ketevan Kvaratskheliya

Image source: Government of Georgia