Finance Minister holds talks with World Bank Executive Director in Bangkok
Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili has met with World Bank Executive Director Eugene Rhuggenaath on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the two officials reviewed the long-standing partnership between Georgia and the World Bank, along with current projects financed by the institution.
Discussions focused on ongoing initiatives and future joint priorities in energy, road and rail infrastructure, and human capital development, as well as upcoming cooperation on the Anaklia Deep Sea Port, its supporting infrastructure, and the water sector.
During the meeting, Khutsishvili briefed the World Bank Executive Director on Georgia’s key macroeconomic indicators and medium-term economic forecasts.
The Ministry noted that the parties underscored Georgia’s recent economic progress, driven by strong growth and stable fiscal and monetary policies despite challenging regional conditions.
Deputy Minister of Finance Ekaterine Guntsadze also attended the meeting.
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group are taking place in Bangkok from 12 to 18 October.
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