The Prime Minister of Georgia credited the Government’s “correct” economic policy and management, as well as maintenance of peace in the country, for the 2024 domestic economic growth rate of around 9%.

“Georgia had “stood out as a leader” not only in the broader region but also across Europe with the growth rate. This is what our Government has achieved. Our task is to repeat the same result by 2025 at the very least, targeting a minimum of nine percent economic growth. I think this is an absolutely realistic task.

The Government remains a guarantor of business freedom in the country and sill continue this approach.

Restoration of business freedom had begun in the country in 2012 when the Georgian Dream came to power. It was us who were able to bring business freedom back to the country.

A systematic business racket took place that time, victimising many individuals. The well-being, health, and even lives of thousands were sacrificed to business racketeering, with one of its leaders being Nika Gilauri [former Prime Minister in the United National Movement Government]. Discussions of business freedom from [the now-in opposition party] is absolutely ironic”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.