AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade Update: Georgia’s external merchandise trade turnover rose 5.8% in Jan–Jun 2026 to $12.93bn, with exports up 20% to $3.88bn and imports up 0.7% to $9.05bn, leaving a $5.17bn trade deficit. Exports Mix: Domestic exports climbed 20% to $3.87bn, led by petroleum products ($466.9m) and precious metal ores ($304.3m), while top partners included China, Russia and Turkey. Banking & Markets: TBC Bank Group won Euromoney awards for customer experience and AI use, while Nasdaq and the National Bank of Georgia announced a major treasury infrastructure upgrade for five leading banks. Tourism Watch: Tourism revenue fell 2% to $1.9bn in the first half, as international traveler numbers dipped, though EU/UK visits hit a record. Adjara Law Reminder: Adjara’s top council chair said Georgia won’t ban tourists by nationality and that everyone must obey the law. Telavi Wedding Fallout: Georgia’s Interior Ministry opened proceedings against a singer linked to the Telavi wedding clash; lawyers dispute claims of provocation by Russian-speaking guests. Real Estate Scrutiny: A Batumelebi investigation says Russian-speaking bloggers are increasingly marketing Georgian property to buyers seeking relocation and residency. Regional Context: Drones again hit tankers at the CPC terminal near Novorossiysk, with Kazakhstan condemning the attacks. Aviation: Tbilisi Airport launched its first scheduled long-haul flight from Shanghai, with China Eastern operating three weekly trips.
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