In Washington, D.C., within the framework of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, a roundtable was held for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia. The Governor of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), Natia Turnava, and the Minister of Finance, Lasha Khutsishvili, participated in the event.

The main topics discussed during the roundtable included the risks of a slowdown in global economic growth, inflationary pressures, the impact of geopolitical factors, and the importance of regional cooperation.

Natia Turnava noted that Georgia is facing current uncertainties with strong macroeconomic fundamentals. Against the backdrop of high economic growth and an improved external position, the current account deficit is close to a historical minimum, while economic activity is increasingly shifting toward productive sectors.

According to her, the cautious conduct of monetary policy has ensured the stability of inflation expectations, while the growth of international reserves and the reduction in dollarization have strengthened the economy's resilience to shocks. It was also noted that the NBG employs a scenario-based approach, on the basis of which inflationary risks are better managed.

As part of the Spring Meetings, Natia Turnava and Lasha Khutsishvili also held a meeting with international investors, where they presented Georgia's macroeconomic environment and investment potential. The focus was on the sustainability of economic growth and the investment opportunities available across various sectors.

Georgia’s macroeconomic indicators and strong buffers were positively assessed by the IMF.