Georgia will end the current year with a state debt level equal to 34% of gross domestic product, a figure considered safe by international standards, Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili said.

Khutsishvili noted that many countries of comparable size, including those in the European Union and the region, face serious challenges related to high debt ratios.

The minister also highlighted a recent visit by the International Monetary Fund, after which the IMF issued a statement confirming that Georgia’s economic growth remains sustainable.

“The assessment indicates that in the coming years Georgia will maintain strong economic growth while preserving macroeconomic stability,” Khutsishvili said.

Addressing infrastructure development, the finance minister emphasized that infrastructure spending remains traditionally high this year, amounting to between 7.5% and 8% of GDP—one of the highest levels globally.

According to him, priority will be given to road infrastructure projects, including both domestic road networks and international highways.