"The event was opened by the Acting President of the National Bank, Natia Turnava, and the First Vice-President of the EBRD, Jürgen Rigterink. The seminar was attended by representatives of the National Bank of Georgia, Central Banks of Armenia, Ukraine and Moldova.

The EBRD's First Vice-President and Head of Client Services Group, Jürgen Rigterink, and EBRD's Eastern Europe and Caucasus Managing Director, Matteo Patrone, are on a working visit to the Caucasus. 

During the meeting with Natia Turnava, the conversation touched on the economic situation of the region and the existing challenges. The Acting President informed the guests about the positive trends in the capital market of Georgia and the steps taken by the National Bank in this direction. It was noted that the reforms of the National Bank contribute to the development of the capital market.

At the meeting, the priority areas of the current and further cooperation were discussed. Acting President of the National Bank thanked the EBRD for the work done. Natia Turnava expressed her hope that close cooperation would continue.
The meeting was also attended by the vice-presidents of the National Bank of Georgia, the regional director of the EBRD in the Caucasus, Alkis Vryenios Drakinos and his predecessor, Catarina Bjorlin Hansen.