As part of a business trip to Georgia, the International Business Council (IBC) delegation held a series of meetings dedicated to exchanging experiences, strengthening interaction between the business communities of the two countries, and developing cooperation in trade, investment, and entrepreneurship.

Meetings were held with the Georgian Economic Development Corporation (GEDC), the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), the European Business Association (EBA Georgia), the EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC), the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Georgia), Credence Consulting and the Georgia Tourism Association (GTA).

During the talks, the parties exchanged experiences of business associations, discussed issues of protecting the interests of entrepreneurs, developing public-private dialogue, strengthening the institutional capacity of business associations, and also considered practical mechanisms for attracting investment.

The focus was on developing bilateral trade, increasing trade turnover, attracting mutual investment, and expanding direct contacts between companies in Kyrgyzstan and Georgia. Discussions included organizing business missions and B2B meetings, mutual information and consulting support, implementing joint projects, and assisting companies interested in entering the two countries' markets.

The significant potential for such cooperation is confirmed by current mutual trade indicators. According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia, trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Georgia exceeded USD 1.4 billion in 2025, with Kyrgyzstan becoming Georgia's largest export market. At the same time, there remain ample opportunities for further expansion and diversification of mutual trade.

In development of the trade agenda, the parties discussed the transportation of goods through the Black Sea ports of Georgia, the development of the Middle Corridor and the use of the preferential GSP+ regime to enter the European Union market. Special attention was paid to the Black Sea Platform, an initiative that brings together representatives of business, ports, logistics companies, the expert community and government agencies to exchange information and implement joint projects in the Black Sea region.

Along with trade and logistics, the parties discussed private sector support and financing instruments. The Economic Development Corporation's experience in expanding alternative financing opportunities was of particular interest. As part of the capital market support program, 22 bond issues by 14 companies raised over 1 billion lari (approximately $380 million).

Following the visit, direct working contacts were established with leading business associations and development institutions in Georgia, promising areas for further cooperation were identified, and agreements were reached on information exchange and support for joint initiatives. The IBC will continue to develop business ties, promote mutual trade and investment, and strengthen interaction between Kyrgyzstan's business community and foreign countries.

The business trip was organized as part of the regional project "Europe and Eurasia Regional: Advancing Economic Freedom and Resilience." The International Business Council expresses its gratitude to the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) for its support and facilitation of regional cooperation and exchange of experience.