AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCourt Deal in Georgia: Former Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze has reached a plea agreement after a 10-year sentence, with the Court of Appeals reducing his term to five years (three to serve, two suspended) plus a GEL 1 million fine and confiscation of property; his brother-in-law Vasil Mkheidze and deputy Giorgi Khaindrava also secured deals tied to prison release timelines. Real Estate & Branding: Plans for a 70-story “Trump Tower Tbilisi” are moving ahead, with reports saying the complex could involve about $2 billion in investment and apartment prices starting around $7,000–$10,000 per sq m, using the Trump brand via a licensing arrangement. Regional Transport & Trade: A new push for the Middle Corridor highlights growing economic value for Central Asia and the South Caucasus as firms seek routes that bypass Russia, linking China–Caspian–Azerbaijan–Georgia–Türkiye. Agribusiness Exports: Georgia exported 7,800 tons of hazelnuts worth $79.4m in the first eight months of 2026, up on both volume and value, with most shipments going to the EU. Energy Cooperation: Turkey and Azerbaijan discussed deeper electricity links that could eventually connect Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Bulgaria through a renewable power transmission and trade agreement. Green Skills in Agriculture: Azerbaijan Technical University vice-rector spoke at a CAREC/ADB seminar in Uzbekistan on green, climate-resilient and digital agriculture, including a regional center’s online platform and academic module.
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