Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, participated in the World Governments Summit held in Dubai
Georgia participated prominently in the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, held from February 3–5 in Dubai, UAE. The Georgian delegation, led by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, used the platform to highlight the country's economic growth and attract international investment.
Key Activities of the Georgian Delegation
Keynote Address: Prime Minister Kobakhidze addressed the summit on February 3, 2026, emphasizing Georgia's strategic importance and its average economic growth of 9.3% between 2021 and 2025.
Bilateral Meetings: The Prime Minister held several high-level meetings, including:
- GCC Secretary General: Discussed bilateral relations with Jassem Mohamed AlBudaiwi.
- Government Experience Exchange: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Georgia and the UAE to collaborate on exchanging government experience.
- International Leaders: Meetings were held with the Prime Minister of Serbia and the UNWTO Secretary-General.
Roundtable Discussions: Members of the delegation participated in a roundtable on the future of investments, focusing on Georgia's real estate, hospitality, and IT sectors.
Delegation Members
The Georgian Delegation included several key ministers:
- Irakli Chikovani: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
- Maka Botchorishvili: Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Mariam Kvrivishvili: Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development.
- Paata Salia: Minister of Justice.
- Givi Mikanadze: Minister of Education, Science and Youth.