Georgian Minister of Economy Mariam Kvrivishvili met with Hungary’s newly appointed Ambassador to Georgia, Petra Ponevach-Pana, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.

Key areas highlighted included trade, transport, energy, tourism, and IT. The Minister expressed hope for high-level Hungarian participation in the upcoming Tbilisi Silk Road Forum on October 22–23.

Georgia–Hungary trade grew by 14% in 2024, with exports up 93%. From January to August 2025, trade increased by 19%. The sides also emphasized tourism growth and the expanding role of Wizz Air, which currently operates four aircraft from Kutaisi, with talks ongoing to add a fifth.