AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInfrastructure Upgrade: Tbilisi City Hall has started the full rehabilitation of Rustaveli Avenue, restricting traffic on Rustaveli Avenue and part of Merab Kostava Street while it replaces underground water, sewage, drainage and gas networks, moves overhead wires underground, upgrades sidewalks and road infrastructure, and installs new LED lighting; the works are due to finish by end-November, with a budget of up to 50 million GEL. Trade & Finance Diplomacy: PM Irakli Kobakhidze met Singapore’s political leaders and nearly 30 fintech firms during a visit aimed at investment, trade, transport and tourism, with talks also focused on deepening cooperation with Singapore’s financial centers and investment funds. Regional Logistics & Energy Context: Analysts discussed how Greater Caucasus transport, energy and digital networks are being reshaped by competing corridors and standards, with the Middle Corridor and TRACECA highlighted as key routes for cargo diversification away from Russia. Agribusiness Signals: Georgia’s food and beverage imports from Azerbaijan rose 63% in the first half of 2026, reaching $34 million, pointing to growing bilateral agricultural trade. Cross-border Freight Tech: Azerbaijan and Georgia launched an electronic permit system for international road freight transport, aiming to streamline cross-border logistics. Energy Cooperation: Azerbaijan increased natural gas exports to Georgia in early 2026, underscoring continued energy interdependence.
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