AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTransport & Ports: The U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) signed a second $25m loan with PACE Group to finish the second berth at Georgia’s new Poti Seaport, adding 1m tons/year capacity and boosting Trans-Caspian Corridor trade. Rail & Urban Mobility: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a tender to pick a consultant for a feasibility study on a regional rail system linking Tbilisi, Rustavi, Mtskheta and the future Airport City, including demand forecasts and environmental and social assessments. Construction & Heritage Rules: Parliament backed amendments to the Spatial Planning Code that tighten how construction permits and public supervision work around cultural heritage objects and protected zones in Tbilisi. EU–Georgia Visa Debate: Georgia’s speaker accused the EU of “fascism” after an initiative to keep visa-free entry only for select groups like students and journalists. Middle Corridor Momentum: Georgia’s PM highlighted port modernization and rising cargo turnover as construction starts on a new Poti berth, while regional coverage points to Kazakhstan’s pivot toward China and Baku’s push for connectivity. Food & Trade Compliance: Armenia’s food-safety regulator met USDA officials to discuss agricultural and flower exports to the US, phytosanitary certificates, traceability and lab capacity. Audit & Governance: Georgia’s State Audit Service reported 36.5m GEL in violations found in 2025 audits, with procurement and budget resource management among the main problem areas.
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