A formal event commemorating the 25th anniversary of Georgia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) was held at WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The celebration was organized by the Permanent Mission of Georgia to the United Nations and other international organizations based in Geneva.

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attended the ceremony, alongside key Georgian officials including Mikheil Sarjveladze, Minister for Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Protection; Genadi Arveladze, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development; and Revaz Lominadze, Georgia’s Ambassador to Switzerland. Members of the diplomatic community and other invited guests also participated.

In his remarks, Deputy Minister Arveladze extended congratulations on the milestone and expressed gratitude to the WTO Secretariat for its ongoing support.

“Today, Georgia takes pride in being recognized as a dependable trading partner, a strong advocate of liberal economic values, and a committed member of the multilateral trading system,” he stated. “The WTO has been instrumental in our journey, enabling trade dialogue, reforms, and long-term stability.”

Arveladze highlighted Georgia’s strategic use of preferential and free trade agreements, which now grant access to markets comprising over 2.3 billion consumers. He noted that joining the WTO 25 years ago was a transformative decision that paved the way for Georgia’s integration into the global economy.

“This step demanded the alignment of national policies with international standards, a commitment to transparency, and active participation in global trade. Since then, Georgia has evolved into an open, competitive, and investor-friendly economy,” he added.

An exhibition accompanying the event showcased Georgia’s economic development and reform initiatives since becoming a WTO member, underlining the country's dedication to global economic engagement and sustainable growth.