The Georgian Business Association hosted a meeting with the new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, Alejandro Hajdenberg, and the permanent representative of the mission in Georgia, Andrew Jewell, where the country's macroeconomic parameters and business environment were discussed.

As the Georgian Business Association reported, within the framework of the meeting, the low rates of inflation achieved in the country, as well as the refinancing rate reduced by the National Bank and the parameters of the first 4 months of economic growth were emphasized.

The meeting also focused on the results of the last quarter of the BAG index survey, which refers to the business climate, the employment barometer and the investment barometer. They also talked about the factors hindering business activity, which, within the scope of the BAG index, is also the subject of research.

The officials discussed the window of opportunity that Georgia's status as a candidate country for the European Union gives, and the prospects of the European market and economic relations, which will bring more stability and development opportunities to the country.