The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, David Songulashvili delivered opening remarks at the Georgian Economic Forum “Priorities and New Opportunities in Georgia’s Agrarian Policy”.

The forum aimed to examine the challenges and opportunities facing the agricultural sector, identify future priorities for agricultural policy, and strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors.

In his opening remarks, Songulashvili highlighted strategic priorities for Georgia’s agricultural sector, underscoring the importance of enhancing its economic competitiveness and export capacity while safeguarding food security in the country.

“I am pleased that this Economic Forum provides us with an opportunity to exchange views on agricultural development. I believe our dialogue will be productive and will help deepen cooperation between the public and private sectors. The adoption of modern technologies in agriculture, improving access to financial resources, and the development of agricultural insurance are among the key areas that require joint efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of Georgia’s agricultural sector and make effective use of its potential”, - said David Songulashvili.

During the panel discussion, participants examined the priorities of the state agricultural policy and the key areas for supporting agricultural development. Moreover, the parties also focused on opportunities for adopting modern agricultural technologies, improving the investment climate and legislative framework, strengthening food safety and quality control systems, and enhancing access to agricultural insurance and financial resources.

Alongside Minister David Songulashvili, the discussion featured Gela Samkharauli, the Chair of the Agrarian Issues Committee of the Parliament of Georgia; Ekaterine Kavtaradze, Chief Executive Officer of Tegeta Holding; Natia Tsabutashvili, Founder & General Director at Med Diagnostics; Giorgi Baratashvili, Director General of Aldagi Insurance Company; and Zurab Kokosadze, Deputy Director General of Bank of Georgia.

The Georgian Economic Forum serves as a platform for dialogue between the public and private sectors, bringing together representatives of government, analytical institutions, and the business community to discuss pressing economic challenges facing the country and explore development opportunities. The forum was founded and is chaired by Giorgi Abashishvili.