UK wants to Deepen Trade and Economic Relations with Georgia

Deepening trade and economic cooperation between Georgia and the UK was the main focus of a speech delivered by Sir Alan Duncan, UK’s Minister of State for Europe and America, at the Wardrop Strategic Dialogue 4th plenary session opened in London yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia reports. 

“I want this to be done swiftly and successfully, and I’d like this to be ambitious. I am glad that the Foreign Office officials were recently in Tbilisi to discuss details of our future economic relations. That dialogue will intensify in the coming months” - Sir Alan Duncan stated in his speech, as quoted by the Ministry. 

As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia informs, the state Minister pointed out that British investor interest in Georgia is growing, with UK’s Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Georgia being appointed, and an upcoming business forum within the Wardrop Strategic Dialogue planned. 

“More of our citizens than ever before are travelling in both directions for tourism, study and business. As governments, we can help these connections to develop even further, including in the areas such as vocational and technical education and creative industries. We will ensure that Georgian citizens find the process of obtaining a visa to visit Britain as easy as possible,” Sir Alan Duncan said. 

Mikheil Janelidze, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Levan Izoria, Georgia’s Minister of Defense, are attending Wardrop Strategic Dialogue 4th plenary session held in London, UK.

By Nino Gugunishvili

Edited by Tamzin Whitewood