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On March 17, 2010 Slovak Business Mission Visits Georgia
On March 17, 2010 Slovak Business Mission Visits Georgia. Georgian – Slovak Business Forum will take place at Radisson Blue Iveria at 10 AM. Slovak Business Belegation is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia.

Government of Georgia held Investment Promotion Road Show
November 26, 2009 in London Government of Georgia held investment promotion Road Show. The Road-Show was organized in cooperation with the Financial Times.

The Minister of Economic Development of Georgia and the Director of Georgian National Investment Agency meet ICC Georgia
November 6, 2009 the Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili and Head of the Georgian Investment agency Mr. Irakli Matkava were hosted by ICC Georgia and held meeting between its members.

Seminar on Business Opportunities of Georgia held for Flemish Businessmen in Brussels
September 24, 2009 – The seminar titled “Azerbaijan and Georgia: Business Opportunities” was held in Brussels, Belgium on September 24th. The event was organized by the Investment and Trade Agency of Flanders “Flanders Investment and Trade” with the support of the embassies of Georgia and Azerbaijan in Belgium. 70 companies from the region of Flanders, which are interested in exploring business opportunities on the Georgian market, attended the seminar.

Expo Deutschland
On 15-16th of September 2009, the Expo Deutschland was held at Radisson sas Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia

Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO) Representative in the Republic of Georgia
On 8th of September 2009, the representative office of the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO) was opened in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Caucasus Environmental Infrastructure and Green Energy Investment & Finance Summit 2009
On 8th and 9th of September 2009, supported by the Georgian National Investment Agency the Caucasus Environmental Infrastructure and Green Energy Investment and Finance Summit 2009, was held at Radisson Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia

Greek Business Delegation Visit to Georgia
On 2-5th of September 2009, the Greek Business Delegation visited Tbilisi, in order to explore trade and investment opportunities in Georgia

Turkish Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association to Georgia
Turkish Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association is on its visit to Georgia, organized by the Georgian National Investment Agency. The delegation consisting of Turkish business executives is headed by MUSIAD chairman, Mr. Omer Cihad Vardan.

Opening of Tourism Information Centre in Tbilisi
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia, Ministry of Economic Development has been opened a Tourism Information Centre in Tbilisi on the 27th of July 2009. The centre was officially opened by the Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania. Among invited guests were the representatives of Georgian Tour Operators, other people engaged in the tourism field as well as representatives of International Organizations and Diplomatic Missions accredited in Georgia.

German Economic Union Forum in Georgia
On the 17th of July 2009 the German Economic Union Forum was held in Marriot Courtyard, organized by the German Business Association in Georgia and the Georgian National Investment Agency.

Georgian National Investment Agency’s Official Reception on the Future Plans
On the 10th of July 2009, the Georgian National Investment Agency held the reception at the Rustaveli National Theatre. The event was attended by different government officials, business community, the representatives of accredited diplomatic missions and international organizations.

852FREE Georgia - New Israeli Investments in Georgia
On the 9th of July, 2009 the Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania and the Director of the National Investment Agency, Ms. Nino Baratashvili attended the presentation of the new launched International Telecommunication Operator Company in Georgia established by Israeli Investments.

Development of the Real Estate Sector in Georgia
On the 7th of July, 2009 Georgian National Investment Agency and Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia organized meeting concerning housing sector development in Georgia.

“Multilateral Partnership Meetings” in Istanbul, Turkey
The event was organized by the Embassy of Spain in Turkey, in association with several Spanish, Turkish and multilateral institutions aiming at bringing together Spanish, Turkish and Georgian companies with valuable expertise in the fields of environment, transport infrastructure and energy, and to cooperate in the projects funded by multilateral donors.

IMDA 18th World Business Congress, 1-5 July, 2009, Tbilisi
International Management Development Association (IMDA) 18th World Business Congress was opened on 1 of July in Tbilisi, Georgia, closing on 5th of July. The Congress is hosted by the International Black Sea University in cooperation with the Georgian National Investment Agency and the Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia.

Georgian National Investment Agency hosted the delegation of Israeli businessmen
The delegation invited by the Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania was headed by the ex-Vice-Mayor of Jerusalem Mr. Igal Amedi.

20th Annual Crans Montana Forum
On June 24-27, 2009 the Annual Crans Montana Forum took place in Brussels, Belgium with the focus on the international role of the European Union and its strategies toward the East, Africa and the Arab World.

The 1st National Congress of Georgian Hazelnut Growers held at Sheraton Metechi Palace
On June 24, 2009 the 1st National Congress of Georgian Hazelnut Growers was held at the Sheraton Metechi Palace Hotel under the initiative and support of AgriGeorgia LTD, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Italian giant confectionary producer Ferrero.

Paris Conference for Long-Term Value & Economic Stability
On the 22nd of June, 2009 the Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania and the Director of the National Investment Agency, Ms. Nino Baratashvili are attending the first annual Paris Conference for Long-Term Value & Economic Stability.

Georgian-Finnish Business Seminar
Georgian-Finnish Business Seminar organized by the Georgian National Investment Agency in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland was held on 15-17 June, 2009. The seminar aimed to present the investment potential of Georgia to representatives of Finnish governmental and private sectors.

Sharing China’s Experience in Investment Promotion and Economic Development
The Investor Relations Coordinator of the Georgian National Investment Agency attends a Seminar on Trade and Investment in Beijing, China

The Re-Opening of the Silk Road: From Vision to Reality
The Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania is on his official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, attending the Ministerial Meeting “The Re-Opening of the Silk Road: From Vision to Reality”. Minister is accompanied by Mr. Mamuka Vatsadze, the Head of the Transport Department of the Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia and Mr. Beso Chantladze, the Investor Relations Coordinator from the Georgian National Investment Agency.

Estonian-Georgian Business Forum
On June 10th 2009 the second Estonian-Georgian Business Forum took place at TBC Bank Central office, Tbilisi, Georgia.

Pioneer Cement Industries will invest in Georgia USD 150 mln
During the next 2-3 years Indian company ,,Pioneer Cement Industries” will invest USD 150 mln in Georgian mining industry” – stated Ms. Nino Baratashvili, Director of the National Investment Agency of the Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia at today’s briefing.

The Minister of Economic Development of Georgia signs the declaration on the Trade Ministers Summit
On June 1, 2009, the Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania together with the guest Trade Ministers attending the “World Trade Bridge 2009” in Istanbul, signed the Istanbul Trade Summit Declaration.

The Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania visits Turkey
The Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania introduced the results of his visit to Bodrum, Turkey on May 23, 2009, where he took part in the first session of trilateral Coordinating Committee on Baku-Tbilisi-Karsi railway construction.

Meetings in the Republic of Cyprus
On the 23-27th of May, 2009 Ms. Sophio Pachulia, Marketing and Communications Coordinator of the Georgian National Investment Agency visited the Republic of Cyprus.

The Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania’s visit to Baku, Azerbaijan
During the visit, the Minister signed the Protocol of Amendments to the “Agreement on Air Communication between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Georgia”, signed on February 3, 1993. The Protocol makes the existing agreement more liberal by abolishing the restrictions for capacity, frequency, tariffs, destination points etc.

The Minister of Economic Development of Georgia visits Estonia as the Estonian businessmen show growing interest in Georgia
On May 10-12, 2009, Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Lasha Zhvania paid a two-day official visit to the capital of Estonia. He was accompanied by Director of the Georgian National Investment Agency Nino Baratashvili. Mr. Zhvania had several high-profile meetings with the representatives of the Estonian Government including Prime Minister of Estonia Mr. Andrus Ansip, Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia Mr. Juhan Parts and Undersecretary of External Economic Affairs and Development Cooperation Mrs. Marina Kaljurand.