AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoMiddle Corridor Trade: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia are working on a unified long-term tariff model to boost the Middle Corridor’s efficiency, alongside infrastructure steps like Caspian fleet expansion and port modernization. EU Accession Economics: The European Commission is preparing a “membership-lite” approach for candidate countries, offering selected funding and market access while full membership talks drag on—Georgia is listed among official candidates. Georgia Energy & Business: Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze says Georgia secured over 2 bcm of natural gas from Azerbaijan at an “optimal” price, while the state Enterprise Georgia programme financed 1,279 entrepreneurs and points to a Kutaisi Technology Hub. Tourism Revenue: Georgia reported record tourism income of $4.7bn in 2025 and 7.8m international travellers, with continued growth into early 2026. Health Sector Probe: Former Deputy Health Minister Irakli Mkheidze was detained/charged in an alleged psychotropic drug trafficking and abuse-of-office case involving dozens of suspects and legal entities. Regional Security Spillover: Russia extended a sulfur export ban through end-2026, with exemptions for EAEU and Georgia’s breakaway regions, while Crimea introduced an emergency amid fuel and logistics strain.
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