BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 18. Minister of
Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Mariam Kvrivishvili
met with Leslie Berman Lam, Country Director of the Asian
Development Bank’s (ADB) Resident Mission in Georgia, to discuss
key areas of cooperation between the government and the bank,
Trend reports.
The meeting focused on current and future projects in the fields
of energy, civil aviation, tourism, and other priority sectors.
Particular attention was given to updating Georgia’s energy sector
development strategy and exploring opportunities for ADB’s
involvement, including in hydropower and other sustainable energy
initiatives.
The parties also discussed cooperation in tourism and civil
aviation. The minister noted the ongoing tender for the feasibility
study of a new Tbilisi airport in Vaziani, as well as the
preparation of the “Tourism Development Strategy 2035,” which
outlines the country’s vision and roadmap for the sector’s
growth.
Another key topic was ADB’s support for Georgia’s railway
transport projects, which play a crucial role in strengthening the
country’s connectivity and regional trade links.
The discussions also touched upon the upcoming Tbilisi Silk Road
Forum, marking its fifth edition on October 22–23. The ADB, a
long-standing partner of the forum since its inception, will be
represented this year by Vice President Yingming Yang.
