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Tbilisi hosts international railway meeting on simplifying border crossings

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An interagency meeting took place in Tbilisi with the support of Georgian Railway to discuss ways of simplifying border-crossing procedures for international rail freight transportation.

More than 80 representatives from 18 countries that are members of UN ESCAP and the Organization for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD) participated in the event, including representatives of government agencies, railway companies and relevant organizations. The meeting was held under the auspices of OSJD and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP).

According to Georgian Railway, participants discussed the implementation of international legal instruments applicable to the railway sector, the introduction of new technologies, and strengthening cooperation between state regulatory bodies and railway companies.

Particular attention was paid to the electronic exchange of data among participants in international rail freight transportation and the further digitalization of such transportation, as well as improving the efficiency of customs and border controls and simplifying related procedures.

Members of the delegations shared their experience in implementing customs procedures for international rail freight transportation and discussed opportunities for introducing and using new technologies in customs and border control processes.

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image 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.

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