NBG: AS OF JUNE 30, EXTERNAL DEBT OF $2.1B IS DUE TO PAYMENT BY END OF THE YEAR
National Bank of Georgia (NBG) reported that as of June 30, the country has to pay external debt of $2.1 billion by the end of this year.
Out of total sum, subjected to payment, Georgian banks’ debt makes up $731.3 million; NBG’s one – $7.6 million.
ECONOMY MINISTER: ACCORDING TO IMF, GEORGIA WILL MAINTAIN ITS POSITION AS A LEADER IN ECONOMIC GROWTH BOTH IN THE REGION AND IN EUROPE FOR THE NEXT 6 YEARS
Natia Turnava, Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, pointed that the IMF forecasts Georgia’s real GDP growth for 2021-2026 at 5.8%.
Referring to World Economic Outlook, released by the IMF on October 12, the Minister pointed that Georgia will retain for the next 6 years its position as a leader in economic growth both in the region and in Europe.
IN 2022, ALLOCATIONS TO THE MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO INCREASE BY 15.8%
Draft of Georgia’s state budget-2022 envisages allocation of 2.84 billion lari for the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure. According to the Finance Ministry, the volume has increased by 387.3 million lari (i.e. by 15.8%), if compared with the approved plan for 2021.
IN 2022, ALLOCATIONS TO THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE BY 15.3%
Draft of Georgia’s state budget-2022 envisages allocation of 741 million lari for the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development. According to the Finance Ministry, the volume has been increased by 98.2 million lari (i.e. by 15.3%), if compared with the approved plan for 2021.
IN 2022, ALLOCATIONS TO THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND AGRICULTURE REDUCE BY 8.2%
Draft of Georgia’s state budget-2022 envisages allocation of 577 million lari to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. According to the Finance Ministry, the volume has reduced by 51.58 million lari (i.e. by 8.2%), if compared with the approved plan for 2021.
IN 9 MONTHS, GEORGIA’S FOREIGN TRADE TURNOVER INCREASED BY 22.3% Y-O-Y
Sakstat reported that Georgia’s foreign trade turnover (excluding unorganized trade) for January-September amounted to $10 billion. If compared with the same period of 2020, the volume has increased by 22.3%.
GEORGIAN-AUSTRIAN BUSINESS FORUM AND MEETING OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION WERE HELD
Within the framework of Georgian President’s visit to Austria, Georgian-Austrian business forum was held, reported Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development. The Ministry noted that such a large-scale meeting of Georgian and Austrian businessmen has not been held for years.
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