Georgia’s peace policy drives fastest economic growth in Europe, says Parliament Speaker

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Thursday said the peace policy pursued by the Georgian Government, particularly on the backdrop of challenges over the past three years, had enabled the country to achieve the highest economic growth rate on the continent.

Speaking at the opening of the 17th Economic Forum discussion on Regional Policy and Economic Growth - The Role of Government, Papuashvili emphasised the importance of economic development as a matter of national interest.

“I emphasised that economic development, in our view, is a matter of national interest. Our primary focus is to ensure that businesses have the opportunity to generate wealth and enhance prosperity”, the Speaker said.

“The peace policy pursued by the Georgian Government, especially on the backdrop of challenges over the past three years, allows us to maintain the highest economic growth rate in Europe. By continuing exactly this policy and ensuring an environment of economic freedom, we are confident that we will continue to see this result in the future”, Papuashvili concluded.

The Economic Forum provides a platform for discussing crucial economic issues and the Government's role in fostering growth.