Within the framework of the Tbilisi Finance Summit, Vice Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, Ekaterine Galdava, took part in a panel discussion.

The panel, titled “Connecting Payment Systems: How Interoperability Unlocks the Future of Money Movement,” explored opportunities to remove payment barriers through open, interoperable infrastructure. Participants also discussed how digital assets enable seamless money movement across platforms and borders, and what is required to build the future of payments.

Alongside the NBG Vice Governor, the discussion featured Izwan Ali, Advisor at Nexus Global Payments, and Makhbuba Mukhamadieva, Head of Crypto Solutions at Visa.

The session emphasized the importance of improving payment systems and creating a global ecosystem that connects instant payment systems across countries.

As Vice Governor Galdava noted, the development of cashless payments is particularly important for Georgia. The National Bank of Georgia is currently upgrading its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system and introducing instant payment systems. According to her, both international and regional cooperation are crucial in this process.

“Deepening cooperation at the global level is one of the key drivers of the future of payments,” - stated Ekaterine Galdava.

The panel was moderated by Pat Patel, Executive Director of GFTN Forums.

The Tbilisi Finance Summit, held as part of the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, brought together representatives from more than 50 countries and over 1 000 delegates.