Economy Minister meets with Armenian Infrastructure Minister Davit Khudatyan on regional connectivity and trade
On the sidelines of the ongoing Georgia International Maritime Forum (GIMF 2026) in Batumi, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili met with Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Davit Khudatyan.
The two ministers discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, economics, energy, transport (civil aviation and rail), and tourism, and outlined priorities for future joint initiatives.
According to the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, both sides highlighted the close transport partnership and coordinated efforts between Georgia and Armenia to ensure uninterrupted freight and passenger transit.
During the meeting, both ministers noted that dynamic bilateral cooperation is yielding tangible gains across transport indicators.
Special attention was given to the aviation sector: direct scheduled passenger traffic between Georgia and Armenia surged by 36% between January and July 2026. A total of 12 direct flights per week currently connect Yerevan with Georgia’s two main international airports. The delegates also explored launching direct scheduled flights between Kutaisi International Airport and Yerevan.
The bilateral talks were also attended by Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Genadi Arveladze and Director of the Maritime Transport Agency Ivane Abashidze.
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Deputy Minister of Economy attends China International Fair for Trade in Services, where Georgia features first-ever national pavilion
10.09.2026.18:28
Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Irakli Nadareishvili, is attending the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS 2026) in Beijing, where Georgia features its inaugural national pavilion.
Organised by the Enterprise Georgia agency under the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, the country’s debut participation is supported by the Embassy of Georgia to the People’s Republic of China, the Georgian National Tourism Administration, and the National Wine Agency.
At the Georgian pavilion, Deputy Minister Nadareishvili hosted Tang Wenhong, Vice Mayor of Beijing, who sampled Georgian wine on display. During the visit, the Vice Mayor was briefed on Georgia’s investment landscape and business environment.
CIFTIS is a premier international platform for trade in services, bringing together government agencies, international organisations, and corporate leaders.
Centred on the theme “Global Services, Shared Prosperity,” this year’s fair showcases 90 countries, regions, and international organisations, featuring over 1,800 participating companies on site.
According to the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, visitors to the Georgian national pavilion can explore insights into the country’s economy, business climate, and investment opportunities, as well as its strategic transport and logistics assets along the Middle Corridor, its innovation and tech ecosystem, tourism highlights, 8,000-year wine-making heritage, and export potential across goods and services.
Georgia’s presence at CIFTIS serves to showcase national capabilities to Chinese and global audiences, paving the way for deeper trade, investment, and tourism partnerships.