Georgia’s expanding role on the global financial stage is the result of deliberate policy and consistent progress, said Natia Turnava, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), during her address at the Tbilisi Financial Summit.

Turnava noted that in recent years, Georgia has achieved robust economic growth, maintained financial stability amid global uncertainty, and fostered a favourable investment environment.

She underscored that Georgia continues to uphold a stable macroeconomic framework, achieving near double-digit economic growth alongside relatively low inflation — a combination that, she emphasised, distinguishes Georgia even among more advanced economies.

Highlighting the resilience of the country’s banking sector, Turnava described it as highly capitalised, profitable, and characterised by strong asset quality and the ability to withstand external shocks.

“It comes as no surprise that Georgia’s financial sector has consistently led in attracting foreign direct investment. Interest from both regional and global investors is growing, with several new groups entering the Georgian market,” she stated.

The Tbilisi Financial Summit officially opened today at the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre, marking its first edition within the framework of the Silk Road Forum. The opening ceremony was led by Governor Turnava, with welcoming remarks delivered by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili.

According to the National Bank of Georgia, one of the summit’s co-organisers is the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN), a leading international platform in the field of financial technology.