The objective of the EUGBC is to encourage investment and trade between the European Union and Georgia. The Council assists and advises its members on all questions relating to setting up and doing business in Geor- gia and the EU, through building business links, solving market access difficulties and overcoming regulatory obstacles. EUGBC also provides its members with information on investment related regulations and can assist with liaison between the Government of Georgia, EU Institutions and EU Member States.

One of the primary goals of EUGBC is to support business development and to foster business-to-business ties in Georgia as well as between Georgia and the EU. There are various ways through which EUGBC pursues and plans to further uphold the achieve- ment of these objectives. One of the envisioned projects of EUGBC is to increase the visibility of the activities of business in Georgia via introducing EUGBC Expo&Economic Photo Exhibition along with business forums and B2B platforms.

EUGBC inaugurated the Expo&Economic Photo Exhibition in Tbilisi in the beginning of June 2014. EUGBC in close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and EUROCHAMBRES (the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and In- dustry) organized Expo & Economic Photo Exhibition/B2B platform to Austria (Novem- ber 19, 2014), Slovakia (November 21, 2014) and Belgium (April 27, 2015). It is already begin planned to organize on November 24, 2015 in Netherlands Business Forum/B2B platform and EUGBC Expo in Netherlands. Next events will take place in other major cities in Europe within the years 2016-2018.

The goals of the Business Forum and EUGBC Expo&Economic Photo Exhibition are to: Draw attention to and recognize the businesses operating in Georgia and their scope of activities; Provide opportunity for interested European companies and potential investors to gain insight in the business climate and investment opportunities that Georgia offers; Allow Georgian businesses to introduce their production/services and export capacity, and envision potential partnership among the European counterparts.

Contact Information: EU-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) 3 Zandukeli Street Tbilisi 0108 Georgia Tel: +995 (32) 2.24.21.14/15/16 e-mail: [email protected] www.eugbc.net

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Gvinadze & Partners LLC

Sector of Activity: Legal Services

Contact Information: 44, Kote Abkhazi, 0105, Tbilisi, Georgia Tel :+995 322 438 970 E-mail: [email protected] Web-page: www.gvinadzeandpartners.ge

Company profile

Gvinadze & Partners is a leading Georgian business law firm re-launched in 2010 after our separation from what used to be DLA Piper Gvinadze & Partners. With our predeces- sor law firms Georgian Consulting Group (GCG Law Office), Ernst & Young Legal (EY Law Georgia), Gvinadze & Partners LP and then most recently DLA Piper Gvinadze & Partners LP, we have a long and successful history of serving and promoting inward investment in Georgia, and are widely recognized as leaders in the Georgian legal services market. In this crucial post-independence period of Georgia’s development, we have represented the lion’s share of truly diverse international clientele, ranging from international NGOs and diplomatic missions to industrial giants, multilateral lending institutions and multi-billion oil and gas consortia. Our experience is equally diverse and all-inclusive, ranging from start up guidance and incorporation of numerous investment vehicles to representation in some of the most noteworthy and complicated projects of the region in the past two decades. We are equally well-known for our dispute resolution expertise, having acted in some of the highest profile disputes in the Georgian courts as well as in international arbitration, and having provided quality support to many cross-border arbitration and litigation matters involving Georgian law, including successful enforcement of a number of foreign arbitral awards in Georgia.

Cooperation Proposal:

Existing and potential investors seeking top quality Georgian legal support at an afford- able cost

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DLA Piper Georgia LP

Sector of Activity: Legal Services

Contact Information: 10 Melikishvili Street 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia Tel: 995322509300 Email: [email protected]; Web-page: www.dlapiper.com

Company profile

DLA Piper is a global law firm with 4200 lawyers located in more than 30 countries throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, positioning it to help companies with their legal needs anywhere in the world.

Established in Tbilisi in 2005 on the basis of a long-standing local law firm, DLA Piper’s Georgia office is the first international law firm in Georgia and the only one with a sub- stantial on-the-ground presence.

Cooperation Proposal:

We serve both local and foreign clients in the leading international investment, financing and privatization transactions in Georgia, and the most significant commercial disputes in local courts and international arbitrations, in all sectors of the economy -- from energy, insurance and telecommunications to real estate.

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IGROUP

Sector of Activity: Legal Services/Business Consulting

Contact Information: 197/24 g Al. Kazbegi Ave., Tbilisi, 0177, Georgia Tel: +995 322308483 Email: [email protected] Homepage: www.igroupgeorgia.com

Company profile

Legal and Business Consulting, Government Affairs and Public Policy Advocacy, Public Relations and Communications.

Legal services – commercial transactions, ranging from foreign direct investments, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking and project finance, to infrastructure and energy projects. Our lawyers have been representing financial institutions in both national and cross-border investment and funding transactions. Practice areas include constitutional and administrative law, corporate transactions, banking and financing, insurance, contracts, intellectual property, privatization, real estate, employment and advertisement.

IGroup’s EU team is prepared to assist clients in evaluating the opportunities and long- term planning emerging from recent Association Agreement / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area. New laws will reform various sectors of economy and introduce new regulations for the businesses. Our expertise in this sphere allows us to develop a long term EU alignment strategy and provide appropriate technical assistance to meet the standards.

Government Affairs & Public Policy Advocacy – working with officials at all levels of bu- reaucracy to develop innovative regulatory approaches, to persuade agencies to amend or re-interpret regulation; advice our clients to better understand and plan for regulatory changes, with special focus and expertise in EU approximation, as well as to shape regulatory outcomes to advance their business objectives. Public Relations & Communications – specialized in political and regulatory risk, advocacy, reputation building.

Our clients range from multinational corporations to local SMEs, trade associations, non-profit organizations.

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Our Partners in US and EU are the best and most successful consulting and lobbying companies.

Industries – energy and natural resources; manufacturing / consumer products; oil and gas; banking and financial services; infrastructure / public-private partnerships / transport; food and agriculture; technology and communications; healthcare/pharmaceuticals / life sciences Smarts: Policy Analysis and Message Development; Bipartisan Stakehold- er Mapping and Engagement; Legislative and Regulatory Strategy; Coalition Building and Ally Recruitment; International,; Multilateral Engagement; International Expertise; Media Relations; Reputation Management and Positioning; Corporate Responsibility; Event Strategy and Production; Online Advocacy.

Cooperation Proposal:

Legal and Business Consulting, Government Affairs and Public Policy Advocacy, Public Relations and Communications

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MagtiCom Ltd

Sector of Activity: Telecommunications operator

Contact Information: 7 A. Politkovskaya St., Tbilisi, 0186 Tel: (+995 32) 217 17 17, (+995 32) 217 17 77 E-mail: [email protected] Web-page:www.magticom.ge

Company profile

MagtiCom, represented by 5 brands on the communications market of Georgia - Magti, Bali, Bani, Magti Fix and Magti Sat - renders services to over 3 million subscribers who have chosen it as the guarantor of safe, liable and faultless communication.

Technological innovations, world-standard services and customer satisfaction are the invariable preferences of MagtiCom. Charity and corporative social responsibility are the higher-priority trends among the paramount values of the Company.

“We Are making It For Georgia” is the slogan under which MagtiCom implemented hun- dreds of projects in support of Georgian culture, art and education.

MagtiCom, the biggest company operating in Georgia, is still unchallenged with respect to its unprecedented contribution to the economy of the country. According to the position of April 1, 2015, the Company has contributed over one billion three hundred fourteen million (1,314,617,786) lari to the economy of Georgia

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Prime Marine Ltd

Sector of Activity: Shipping, Logistics

Contact Information: Address: Apt. 19/20, 6th Floor 49, Z. Gamsakhurdia Str. Batumi 6010, Georgia Tel.: +995 422 24 48 45 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Web-page: www.primemarine.info

Company profile

Agency Service of Vessels in Georgian Ports, forwarding of cargo

Cooperation Proposal:

Processing and delivery of goods to customers

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Gosselin Group

Sector of Activity: Logistics and International Moving and Mobility services

Contact Information: Tel: +995 32 n259-6601/02/03 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: www.gosselingroup.eu

Company profile

The Gosselin Group has been in the international moving business for over 80 years. Starting in 1930 as a local Belgian moving company, Gosselin has evolved into an international moving/mobility and logistics company with 48 branches in 32 countries, all cen- trally managed from our Antwerp Headquarters. For further info on the Gosselin Group you can visit the Gosselin Group website at www.gosselingroup.eu

Cooperation proposal:

Looking to be in contact with companies who are involved in International transportation, logistics and / or International Moving and Mobility Services

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“GFC Kula” Ltd

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: 17 Shindisi Road 1400, Gori, Georgia Phone:+995370272000 Fax:+995370272000 E-mail:[email protected] Homepage: www.kula.ge

Company profile

Producing canned products: “Gori Feeding Cannery Kula” produces more than 250 names of canned products: natural juices, compotes, jams (marmalades), jams (preserved), salads, pickles and sauces without preservatives, colorings and other extra arti- ficial additives. All of them are produced of ecologically clean fruits and vegetables.

The product of “Gori Feeding Cannery Kula” is exported in more than 20 countries of the world including the USA, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Esto- nia, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Greece, Cyprus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Kazakhstan, Iran and Turkmenistan.

Cooperation proposal

The company is interested in distribution companies, as well as in the companies which produce similar products (canned products).

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“AromaProduct” Ltd Georgia’s Natural Ltd (subsidiary of AromaProduct Ltd )

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: 17 Guramishvili Ave, Tbilisi 0192 Georgia Phone: +995 599 502123 Fax / Tel: +995 322 613356 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.aroma.ge

Company profile

AromaProduct Ltd has been operating since 1985. We are a leading 100% Export orientated fruit and vegetable processing and growing company located in Georgia and specializing in production of high quality natural juices, fruit juice concentrates, IQF and Fresh fruit and berries, jams, comfitures, preserved fruit, sauces, spices and honey products. Please refer to our web site http://www.aroma.ge

Facility: Company operates 9,000 m2 facility located in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. Also the company owns a modern cold storage with a capacity of 1500 tons.

Markets: Our products are distributed on 30 different markets: USA, Canada, UK, Ger- many, France, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Check Republic, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Isra- el, China, Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Latvia, Australia, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, FWI, Trinidad, Kazakhstan, Belarus.

Privet Branding and Labelling: Allowed and available in any language. Company produces finished products for 50 different privet brands that distribute goods in number of national chains of EU Countries, America, Middle east and Asia

Certifications: 1.Organic Certificate from IMO;2.ISO 22000:2005; 4.Kosher Certificate from OU; 5. Halal Certificate from IFRC ASIA;

Organic Farming with projected total fruit, berry and edible nuts harvest volume of 6,000 Tons in 2016: The Subsidiary company Georgia’s Naturalhas been found in 2006. Presently the company is the owner of 650 hectares of agro land registered under IMO organic farming operations and grow the following fruit and berries: 100he/ Pome- granates; 100 he / Cherries - Tart, Black, White and Cornelian;25 he / Almonds; 30 he /

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Grapes; 15 he / Plums; 15 he Apricots; 5 he / Pear; 5 he / Quince; 20 he / Persimmons; 5 he / Figs; 5 he / Raspberries;5 he / Blackberries; 20 he / Walnuts; 2 he / Apples

Plantation is located in Ecologically pure environment of Caucasus mountain resort region of Georgia, Kvareli, Kakheti District. There are several natural artesian springs and mountain rivers on the land that is the source of pure water supply for the drip irrigation system with operated by gravitation.

Cooperation proposal

The company is interested in expanding operations in European markets and is searching for strong new distributors and supermarkets of the finished products, fresh and frozen fruit.

Company is also is looking for introduction and establishment of own brand on the markets of EU countries and looking for the partners who will be willing to invest into the new brand.

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“Marneuli Food Factory” Ltd.

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: Marneuli, David Agmashenebeli #1, Georgia Phone:+995 32 19 24 24 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.mff.ge

Company profile

Marneuli Food Factory offers its consumers 100% Georgian products. The assortment includes products of up to 60 types and formats

Major production lines are: Tomato Paste; Pickles; Sauces; Sweets

Cooperation proposal

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets.

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“Nergeta” Ltd.

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: 1st Gujareti str. 88 a Tbilisi, Georgia Phone: 995577766752 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.nergeta.ge

Company profile

Cultivation and purchasing of kiwifruit, packing, sorting and trading. Owns 200ha of land and coldstore, packhouse and fruit automatic sorting line

Cooperation proposal

Joint ventures for fruit and vegetables and herbs production, packing and trading/export- ing.

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“Geoplant” Ltd

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: 55 Chavchavadze Avenue Tbilisi, 0162, Georgia Phone: +995 0322 22 74 30 GSM: +995 555 58 88 31 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.gurieli.ge www.geoplant.ge

Company profile

Established in 1996, Geoplant is the leading company in tea production both in Georgia and the South Caucasus. The main business line of the company is the production of a variety of packed, branded teas for local and export markets as well as production of bulk black and green tea.

The company currently holds more than 1 000 ha land, tea plantations in three regions of Western Georgia, as well as three production units equipped with modern equipment for primary production, blending , flavoring and packing - from TI Global (India), IMA S.p.A. (Italy), Marden Edwards (Great Britain), Fuso (Japan). Geoplant has acquired the Quality Mark (Georgia) and HACCP (International) certifications.

The company currently produces teas made from highest quality, ecologically pure, pes- ticide free tea leaves, herbs and fruits under 4 brand names: Gurieli - sub-brands: Prince Gurieli, Gurieli Export, Gurieli Fruit Tea and Gurieli Herbal Tea; Rcheuli; Georgian Baikhi #36; Ali Sultan

Cooperation proposal

The company is mainly interested in finding partners and establishing cooperation ties with the importing companies, intermediate agents and distribution networks for access- ing the European Union countries and selling our tea products in the EU market.

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Cooperative “Chai Surneli”

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: 6, Salia str, Tsalengikha, Georgia Tel + 995 593 12 10 41 E-mail: [email protected]

Company profile

Production of black twisted tea

Cooperation proposal

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets.

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Cooperative “Taphli Sachino” s Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages t

Contact Information: Village Isriti, Vani Municipality Georgia Mob. +995 598 585 571 Email: [email protected]

Company profile

Production of honey

Cooperation proposal

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets.

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Cooperative ,,Vardisubani 2014’’

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: 131 Vashlovani Str. Lagodekhi 2700, Georgia Phone: +995 599 18 35 50 E-mail: [email protected]

Company profile

Production of maize, cucumber, tomatoe, vegetables, eggplants, watermelons

Additionally we intend to export : Subtropical persimmon, pomegranates, nuts, pickles and eglantine.

Cooperation proposal:

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets.

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“Breti” Ltd.

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: Teleti, Gardabani Municipality 1313, Georgia Phone: +995599 745 222 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.breti.ge

Company profile

Production of Honey.

Breti Ltd. was founded in March 2007. Its core business is producing, processing and marketing primary beekeeping products.

In order to develop these activities, the company has set up a plant which is now in partial operation. The processing department is equipped with a French honey processing line (Tomas) with a capacity of 600 tons of honey a year. The plant uses only certified glass containers and tried-and-true honey processing technologies.

A production laboratory equipped with the latest equipment and devices controls the whole production cycle from primary production and packaging to the creation and introduction of new products.

The plant also produces different varieties of high-quality bee hives which help to improve the material and technical situation of bee farms around Georgia.

Cooperation proposal

Looking for Investors as well as distributors operating in European markets.

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Cooperative “Alvani”

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: Tel: +995 577478998 Tel: +995591 225288 Tel + 995595 049222 E-mail: [email protected]

Company profile

Production of Churchkela (sweets made from grapes’ juice and nuts)

Cooperation proposal:

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets

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“Barambo” Ltd.

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: Georgia, Village Natakhtari, Mtskheta district, 3308, Georgia Phone:+995 32 2 919 181 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.barambo.ge

Company profile

Chocolate & sweets Production: Chocolate bars, chocolate tablets with mousse, assort- ed box of chocolate, chocolate candys, waffers, wide assortment of caramel, chocolate for children, chocolate for diabetics hand-made chocolate, biscuit with chocolate & etc.

Ice-cream production: ice-cream Waffles cups, Eskimo, Cup and spoon ice-cream, ice cream for family package (with weight), Conus ice-cream (wide assortment of chocolate, fresh fruit, milk, cream-brule, caramel, biscuit ice-creams and ice-creams with many other tastes).

Cooperation proposal

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets.

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Ltd. “Lushnu”

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: Address:Mestia, Lanchvali str N1 Phone: +995551809090 Webpage:Facebook.com/lushnu E:mail:[email protected]

Company profile

Lushnu Ltd. was established on July 15, 2015. We have inherited the traditions and rec- ipe of Svanetian salt from ancient times. Our company currently has 6 employees and is planning to hire more staff.

We currently only produce salt, but we have plans to produce other goods as well.

Traditional Svanetian salt from the mountainous Svaneti region of northwestern Georgia, has a unique fragrance and taste and is traditionally used as a flavoring for a variety of meat, fish and potato dishes and soups, as well as a condiment that replaces table salt. The salt mixture is handmade from 6 ingredients.

Ingredients: salt, garlic, dried coriander, blue fenugreek, red pepper, marigold.

Cooperation proposal:

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets.

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“Healthy Water” JSC

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: Lot 034/546 DidiDighomi Tbilisi, 0131, Georgia Tel: +995 32 2 24 23 24 E-mail: [email protected] Web-page: www.nabeghlavi.ge

Company profile

“Healthy Water” produces famous mineral water “Nabeghlavi” and spring water “Bakh- maro.” The company was established in 1997 by Georgian and Swiss partners and by now is a leader of the local mineral water market.

The new-found company’s prime goal was to restore long-time tradition of bottling Nabeghlavi mineral water and it was successfully gained. Thus, the story of establishing “Healthy Water” company leads us back to the history of the mineral water Nabeghlavi.

The source of mineral water is located on the territory of health resort Nabeghlavi, in Western Georgia, hence the name of the water.

Bottling of Nabeghlavi mineral water was initiated in 1958, following the establishment of a health resort in ecologically pure environment of village Nabeghlavi, that in turn was determined by revealing the water’s unique curative properties. By that time water production output and distribution area was considerably small.

“Nabeghlavi” production was taken over by JSC Healthy Water from 1998. Soon it be- came wellknown throughout Georgia, gained appreciation of the Georgian consumers and gradually the leading position on the market.

“Healthy Water” did not stop at producing “Nabeghlavi” and introduced “Bakhmaro” Spring water in 2002.

Cooperation proposal

The company would like to get acquainted with retailers and distributors operating in European markets

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“Sarajishvili” JSC

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: 4 Sarajishvili Avenue 0153 Tbilisi, Georgia Phone: +995 32 2554444 Fax: 995 32 2654444 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.sarajishvili.com

Company profile

Producer of Wine Brandy and Fine Spirits, since 1884. Main Products: Wine brandy; Hard Drink and Vodka

Cooperation proposal:

Searching partners for distribution of Sarajishvili production Ltd

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“Efes Brewery in Georgia” – JSC Lomisi

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: Village Natakhtari Mtskheta region, Georgia Phone: + 995 577 18 33 11 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.natakhtari.com

Company profile

JSC Lomisi was founded in 1991 and the construction of a small brewery began in v. Akhalgori, on Ksani riverside. In a very short time period plant produces its first product.

Brewery Natakhtari

Later in September 2005, JSC Lomisi attracted unprecedented investments of TBC bank and EBRD and a new brewery Natakhtari was built. A factory equipped with state-of-art technologies. Location of the brewery was not chosen accidentally. It was caused by ecologically clean surrounding, close distance from the capital and what is the most important by the unique spring water of Natakhtari. Very soon brewery acquired name of leader company.

Cooperation proposal: Looking for a dealer for CSD

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“MGeorgia” JSC

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages/Distribution

Contact Information: Mukhrani, Mtskheta, 3309, Georgia Tel: +995 322 201 878 Email: [email protected] www.marussiabeverages.com www.chateaumukhrani.com www.gws.ge.com

Company profile

Holding company of GWS and Chateau Mukhrani. Brand building company for Group brands. Distribution company of alcoholic drinks including famous Georgian brands like: Chateau Mukhrani, Tamada and Old Tbilisi.

Marussia Beverages has assembled rare and wonderful artisan spirits and wines from around the world to share with your exclusive clients and presents to you a select insight into the world of these elite brands.

Château Mukhrani

Château Mukhrani was founded on a tradition of winemaking in the Mukhrani region of Georgia that dates back in millennia. It was the original Geor- gian royal chateau, and the only chateau to unite four key components: vineyard, winery, castle and history.

The winemaking of Château Mukhrani started in 1876, when Ivane Mukhranbatoni, descendant of Royal family Bagrationi, returned from France and decided to introduce the concept of Château in Georgia.

The combination of local traditions and new tech-

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niques revolutionized the quality of Georgian wine, bringing out all the unrivalled flavors and characters of the local wines. Since the first harvest, this outstanding quality has been highly acclaimed, winning many awards.

Château Mukhrani has become renowned over the world for its splendid palace and cellars, wonderful gardens, pristine vineyards and farms. The harmonious symbiosis between fertile soils and history, traditions and modern technologies, has created the masterpieces we call Château Mukhrani Wines.

TAMADA

Georgian Wines and Spirits Company – “GWS” was founded in 1993. During the years 1999- 2006, the Company undertook a dramatic increase in the level of quality of its wines. The Company was awarded about 140 prizes at different national and international competitions: 67 Gold, 41 Silver and 21 bronze medals together with many honourable diplomas. In parallel with the increase of quality, “GWS” planted red vari- etals and in 2001 introduced two brands: TAMADA – within the premium segment, Appellation of Controlled Origin and vintage wines & OLD TBILISI, within the entry level segment.

These two brands, TAMADA and OLD TBILISI com- pose a diversified portfolio of Dry, Semi-dry, Semi-sweet and Sparkling wines. The high quality of “GWS” wines, the know-how of our teams and the relevance of their positioning make TAMADA and OLD TBILISI increasingly popular in Georgia and key international markets (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Ukraine, Baltics, China and even Japan).

Old Tbilisi

Created in 1999, Old Tbilisi is positioned for a large clientele. Accessible because of its price and appreci- ated for its organoleptic qualities, the brand is a refer- ence wine – a calling card for the city of Tbilisi and the country of Georgia.

A wine enjoyed among friends and family, a symbol of

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Georgian hospitality and conviviality.

Indeed, Georgia and its inhabitants are characterized by their love of contact, fraternity and true friendship. Sincere, natural, spontaneous, these links are the dearly held values of which Old Tbilisi is, today, the emblem.

Our labels carry and convey the emblematic balconies of the Old Tbilisi district. In refer- ence to the unique architectural style of our city and in memory of an old tradition when inhabitants used to sing, dance, party and drink on the balconies of Old Tbilisi. We want our wines to become as iconic as these images to celebrate with warmth and emotion the Georgian way of enjoying life: Cheers!

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Ltd. “Lukasi Winery”

Sector of Activity: Wine Production

Contact Information: 10, Gergeti Lane, 0105 Tbilisi, Georgia Tel: +995 599556919 Email: [email protected] Homepage: www.lukasiwinery.com

Company profile

LUKASI is a family owned winery founded in 2011 in Georgia. The LUKASI vineyards are located in various microclimate zones in Georgia, on land which has been used for viticulture for thousands of years. The wines are carefully produced, aged and bottled in Georgia’s Kakheti region. Only the most select grape is used to produce our wine. The quality of the grapes is carefully monitored and they are harvested under very specific conditions. Each step in the production is controlled to produce exclusive wines, most of which are aged in high quality Seguin Moreau French oak barrels. The amount of wine produced is limited to 15-20 thousand bottles annually. Currently 5 varieties are being bottled: Saperavi (red-dry); Kisi (white-dry); Tsinandali (white –dry); Tvishi (white-semi sweet); Chkhaveri (rose, dry)/

Cooperation proposal:

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets

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“Winery Khareba” Ltd

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: 6km D.Agmashenebeli Alley 0131 Tbilisi, Georgia Phone: +995 2 2 49 77 70 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.winery-khareba.com

Company profile

The company works over maintenance of the unique vine culture and wine making both using ancient methods and modern technologies; consequently, the Company produces high quality wines.

Cooperation proposal

Looking for retailers and distributors operating in European markets

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“Kindzmarauli” Ltd

Sector of Activity: Wine Production

Contact Information: Mob: +995597505139 E-mail: [email protected]

Company profile

The company produces alcoholic beverages by using modern technologies

Cooperation proposal:

Acquire new skills and information in our field of activity for prosperity of our business. Establish links for export of our products to European countries.

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GeoWine

Sector of Activity: Import, Trade (purchasing) and sales.

Contact Information: Michael Agniashvili Director +31(0)622711285 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.geowine.nl

Company profile

Import of Georgian wines in the Netherlands (and Belgium). Purchasing, promotion, distribution and sales. One of the aims is the import and realization of the Georgian Qvevri wines.

Cooperation proposal

Searching for the partners as resellers and distributors of Georgian wines.

Offer: We offer Georgian wines of the highest quality. Close cooperation in capacity of an import agent, helping to establish a durable relationship between Georgian and Dutch companies.

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Saperavi Wine Agency

Sector of Activity: Import, Trade (purchasing) and sales

Contact Information: Mr. Bernard Nauta Phone: +31618470846 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.saperaviwine.com

Company profile

Saperavi Wine Agency sources, markets and distributes Georgia’s finest wines to the European and British markets.

Cooperation proposal:

We cooperate with producers and importers of Georgian wine

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JSC Georgian Beer Company

Sector of Activity: Food & Beverages

Contact Information: Saguramo, Georgia Tell:+995 32 243 77 70 Fax: +995 32 215 77 70 e Mail: [email protected]

Company profile

Production of Beer, Carbonated soft drinks, Iced tea, Energy drink, Fruit Juices’

ZEDAZENI Brewery was established in 2012. Shareholders of the brewery have 25 years old experience in producing field of Georgia. ZEDAZENI Brewery is the third successful project launched by our group – GEORGIAN BEER COMPANY. The factory is located at the foot of the mountain Zedazeni, in Saguramo, Georgia where is a spring water sources. Our mission is to combine the highest standards of beer and carbonated soft drinks production with the best Georgian water in order to obtain mass product that Georgia will be proud of.

Cooperation proposal

Looking for importers distributors, wholesalers.

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Georgian Hospitality Group (GHG)

Sector of Activity: Incoming tourism and MICE Business

Contact Information: 22 Peritsvaleba str., 0103, Tbilisi, Georgia Phone: + 995 32 2987400 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.ghg.ge

Company profile

In December 2007 leading companies in Georgian tourism and hospitality industry have been merged to create holding company GHG - Georgian Hospitality Group and empow- er Cinergy for upcoming projects. GHG unites tour operators and other travel services related companies with 20 years of experience in tourism industry,. each of them have reached leading positions in their fields, gained reputation of high professional, reliable partner as on international market, as well as locally. With it’s outstanding expertise Georgian Hospitality Group is empowered to open doors of Georgia’s tourism industry for investors and developers and guide them to mutual success.

Georgian hospitality group is the DMC and the holding company of leading Georgian incoming tourism and MICE Business related entities such as: Caucasus Travel, Explore Georgia, Georgian Events, other.

Cooperation proposal:

Partnership with outbound tour-operators, as well as MICE industry players interested in Georgia and South Caucasus countries.

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Tika Tours

Sector of Activity: Incoming tour operator

Contact Information: 11, Grishashvili str. 0105, Tbilisi, Georgia Tel: +995 570 70 72 14 E-mail: [email protected] Web-page: www.tikatours.com

Company profile

TikaTours is a Georgian luxury incoming tour operator providing exclusive services in Georgia and the Caucasus region.

We offer a wide array of tours styles such as: wine and gourmet tours (unique experi- ences of Georgian wine making traditions and insights into Georgian cuisine), adventure, cultural, religious, hiking and cycling, MICE, group leisure and VIP luxury tours. In addition to Georgia, we offer packages including Azerbaijan and Armenia

Cooperation proposal

We are seeking partnerships with outbound tour operators interested in promotion of Georgia and the Caucasus region not only as a tourist destination but also as a lucrative investment destination.

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Ltd “A.E.S.N.L SVANETI”

Sector of Activity: Tourism: Hotel and cafe

Contact Information: +995551809090 +995551470002 E-mail:[email protected] [email protected]

Company profile

The company owns hotel and the cafe in Mestia. Mestia is the centre of Svanetian region. The number of tourists is growing up every year, so the number of hotels and the cafes is growing up too. Mestia is very attractive place for the tourists. The company has started from guesthouse and has already built hotel with cafe.

Our hotel is a small family hotel, with the ability to host 20 people at the moment. Its de- signed in old Svanetian style with wood and stone. The amazing mix of old construction materials make an interior & exterior very attractive for tourists.

Our café can serve 50 persons, its decorated with wood & stone, also in old Svanetian style.

Cuisine: Svanetian local, Georgian. The name of the hotel and the cafe is “OLD HOUSE”.

Cooperation proposal:

The company is interested in identifying partners and looking for investors to built new hotels. Exchange of experience. The company aims to get in touch with European Tourism companies.

40 Construction

Balavari

Sector of Activity: Construction /Building

Contact Information: 34 Al. Kazbegi Ave., Georgia Phone: : +995 591 71 10 00; E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Homepage: www.balavari.ge

Company profile

Construction of multi- functional buildings. Real estate sales.

Cooperation proposal

Investment in the construction sector.

41 Construction

Ltd. “Polimeri 1”

Sector of Activity: Production

Contact Information: Address: Georgia, Tbilisi, Fonichala, Vagzlis str.#15a. TEL: (+995 32)2 40 30 19 (+995 99) 99 35 35 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Homepage: www.polimeri1.ge

Company profile

Production of polyethylene pipes for supply of portable water and gaseous.

Cooperation Proposal

Interested in establishment of testing laboratory for determination of product quality in Tbilisi, Georgia

42 Construction

“UNIVERSE BUSINESS GROUP” Ltd.

Sector of Activity: Multispectral

Contact Information: 21 AleqsandreTsulukidze Street, Vazisubani, Tbilisi 0190, Georgia Phone: +995 322457360 Cell: +995 577 415560 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Homepage: www.ubg.ge

Company profile

The company is multispectral and offers users a wide range of products in which, the prerogative is given to manufacturing of bitumen and oil containers, also we are working in such field as building and renovation, water and energy supply systems and agrarian. We are giving the opportunity to our loyal customers to learn and to use effectively products and technologies of the world’s leading brands, which will significantly speed up performance of any task.

Cooperation proposal

Our company wants to offer the bitumen and oil containers to the European companies who are interesting in this field. Also we are interesting in the used building engineering, accessories and tools. We are looking for the new partner relationships in water and energy supply manufacturers and agricultural companies.

43 Diverse

Children’s folk dance company “Shavlego”

Sector of Activity: Services, Folk dance performance

Contact Information: 19, m. shavishvili str, Tbilisi, Georgia +995790 555 000 [email protected] www.shavlego.com

Company profile

Children’s folk dance company “Shavlego” was established in 1976 in Tbilisi city on the basis of public school №139. Since the day of foundation the studio took active participa- tion in various cultural events as in Georgia also abroad. The studio has been awarded many prized and certificates at folk festivals and competitions. The studio traveled to the following European and Asian countries: France, Germany, Spain, Greece, Hungary, Slovakia, Egypt, Israel, Turkey etc. Moreover, the company had traveled to some CIS countries as well. All performances of the studio in festivals and individual concerts were successful.

Cooperation proposal

Interested to hold new performances/concerts (2 hour programme) in the European countries.

44 Diverse

“IVERIA” LTD

Sector of Activity: Textile

Contact Information: 149 Bogdan Khmelnitski 0113 Tbilisi, Georgia Tel: +995 595534080 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.iveria.ge

Company profile

Sewing of special outfit and footwear, garments and casual clothes; printing and em- broiling.

Cooperation proposal

Export; Find new buyers and clients in EU countries

45 Diverse

Aliance Georgia LTD

Sector of Activity: Trade (sales)

Contact Information: 33, Samurzakano street 0101 Tbilisi - Georgia Tel: + 995 32 2243773 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: groupaliance.com

Company profile

Aliance Georgia is a company based in Tbilisi. We are the exclusive distributors of food and non food products throughout the whole territory of Georgia. Main suppliers:

• Ferrero, • SCJohnson, • J&J • RB (Reckitt Benciser) • TAT • GMI

46 Diverse

Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia

Sector of Activity: State Organization

Contact Information: Ms. Ekaterine Zviadadze Head of Policy and Analysis Department 6 Marshal Gelovani Ave. 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia Tel : +995 32 2378045 Cell : +995 577 080015 E-mail: [email protected] Web : www.moa.gov.ge

Company profile

To create an environment that will increase competitiveness in agro food sector, promote stable growth of high quality agricultural production, ensure food safety and security and eliminate rural poverty through sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas

47 Diverse

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara

Sector of Activity: Business services Contact Information: Mr. Tamaz Turmanidze Deputy Chairman T: +995 422 27 28 41 mob:(+995)5775712 77 Email: [email protected] Homepage: www.acci.ge

Company profile

Issuing of certificates of origin, goods inspection, export promotion, business consulting.

Cooperation proposal

Export, import, logistic, investment, project for women involvement in business.

48 GEORGIA: THE INVESTMENT GATEWAY TO EURASIA Key facts why to choose Georgia as your next investment destination

Georgia offers global investors a new investment destination and a variety of opportunities, across a range of the country’s fastest growing sectors, including hydro power, tourism, manufacturing, regional services, logistics and agribusiness.

Investors in Georgia can enjoy the following benefits:

1. Market access to ~ 900 million markets through Free Trade Agreements; 2. Strong sovereign balance sheet; 3. Conservatively managed banking sector; 4. Developed transport infrastructure for trade, logistics and manufacturing (multi-modal maritime, land and air access); 5. Stable and competitively priced energy supply; 6. Skilled and Competitively priced labor force.

Located in the Caucuses region, neighboring Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Russia, Armenia, Georgia is positioned as a gateway between Europe and Asia. On the coast of the Black Sea, the country is perfectly situated for easy access from most major European, Central Asian and Middle Eastern region. Being a major regional transport-transit hub, Geor- gia offers significant distribution access and opportunities through newly renovated and expanded transportation infrastructure, which includes a recently upgraded highways, rail and seaport network. The country’s three international airports – Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi – provide direct access to prominent international connections.

Through the implementation of extensive reforms to offer investors a liberal tax system (Only six taxes are left in Georgia, at low rates) and more business-friendly environment, Georgia has illustrated its commitment to opening its doors to the international investor community. Furthermore, pro-business legislation and labor flexibility have contributed to overall trade liberalization and a significant growth in local production and exports. In the Doing Business 2015 report, an annual research paper published by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Georgia ranks 15th out of 189 countries on the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ criteria. It sits alongside developed markets, such as Germany, Canada, US, Ireland, Norway and the UK, among others.

In the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom Georgia’s score is 73.0, making its economy the 22nd freest in the 2015 Index. Georgia is ranked 11th out of 43 countries in the Europe region, and its score is well above the regional average.

Georgia has one of the most liberal labor environments, not just in the region, but glob- ally. It is noteworthy, that Georgian labor market offers young workforce - 50% of the

49 unemployed population is in the 20-34 age category. The average monthly salary in Georgia amounts to USD $490, which includes blue and white collar workers, as well as C-suite employees. In addition, Georgia offers a unique and simplified administration and registration service for businesses, which can be utilized to obtain the full range of required work documentation via one-stop-shop organizations.

Georgia’s liberal trade regimes provide investors with a favorable opportunity to not only access the country’s 3.7m residents, but the wider region’s ~900 million markets, as a direct result of the absence of customs and import tariffs. To date, Georgia has signed FTAs with CIS countries that include Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajiki- stan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, as well as Ukraine and Georgia’s neighbors, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia.

In June 2014, Georgia has signed the Association Agreement (AA) including Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) with the European Union. The AA, together with the DCFTA, will provide for the close political association and economic integration of Georgia with the EU. The comprehensive FTA, negotiated in just 17 months and seven rounds, will see Georgia gaining better access to the EU market for its goods and ser-

50 vices. This will boost access for Georgian goods to the EU market whilst also increasing the inflow of European direct investment to Georgia thanks to an open, stable and pre- dictable policy-making environment.

General Schemes of Preference for Georgia with the US, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, and Japan have also been applied for, with the result being lower tariffs on 3,400 goods exported from Georgia. In addition, Georgia is a member of the World Trade Organiza- tion (WTO).

Along with above mentioned Georgia is negotiating free trade with the EFTA countries. The conclusion of the negotiations is expected by the end of 2016.

Recently, during the high-level official visit to Beijing led by the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili, it was decided to launch negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement between Georgia and China. It is noteworthy that Georgia will be the first country in the region, which may trade freely with China and the FTA together with the developed infrastructure will make Georgia very competitive in the China’s Silk Road Economic Belt vision.

In terms of border control, all foreign travelers to Georgia enjoy highly accessible and service-oriented customs policies and administrative protocol. There is almost no cus- tom duty, with 90 per cent of goods being exempt from import tariffs, with no quantitative restrictions. The average time for customs clearance is currently 15 minutes – one of the fastest and most efficient in the CIS.

Georgia has undertaken a number of institutional reforms aimed at modernizing the economy and improving the business environment. Georgia already boosts the required preconditions to become a regional financial center, covering the Caucasus, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and CIS countries.

The liberalization policy initiated in early 2000’s has been credited as one of the key drivers of Georgia’s economic progress and has directly resulted in the increase of foreign

51 direct investment (“FDI”) into the country. Georgia has bilateral treaties on investment promotion and protection with 31 countries.

FDI in 2012 stood $911 million in 2012. After the government transition period in 2012, FDI flows have increased in a stable manner to $942 million in 2013 and reacheda record high amount since 2007 in 2014 at $1, 775 million which was an 87% growth compared to previous year.

Investment Opportunities:

Georgia has significant potential in such major sectors, such as hydro power, hospitality & real estate, manufacturing, regional service, logistics, and agriculture, all of which have the prospective to attract more capital from overseas.

Energy:

Over the last decade electricity consumption has grown largely in line with real GDP growth rate and reached 10.2 TWh in 2014. This trend is expected to continue. Electricity generation also grew significantly between 2004 and 2010 as a result of renewal and rehabilitation of existing HPPs. As consumption continues to rise not only in Georgia, but in neighboring countries as well, there is great opportunity to develop new power plants to keep up with this ever increasing demand. According to estimates, Georgia has potential to generate up to 33 TWh electricity from renewable sources. Mostly from hydro resources (24 TWh), but also from wind, solar, Geothermal and biomass sources as well.

In 2014, Georgia’s electricity generation reached 10.4 TWh, of which hydropower ac- counted for 80% (8.3 TWh). Because of seasonality of electricity generation, Georgia im- ported 0.8 TWh during winter months, but still managed to export 0.6 TWh to neighbors.

Currently, 15 hydropower plants are under construction, eight of them, with total annual generation potential of around 1.5 TWh, are expected to be completed in 2015-2017. By the end of 2015, a 230 MW gas-fired combined cycle Thermal Power Plant will also be commissioned and works on first Wind Power Plant in Georgia are already underway. Georgian Energy sector is developing rapidly and with all the competitive advantages that Georgia offers, it’s not too hard to see why.

Hospitality & Real Estate:

Georgia has predominantly proved to be a highly desirable location for the hospitality and real estate sector. In the early 2000s international companies, enticed by Georgia’s pro-business environment, began to base their activities here. Currently, hospitality and real estate sectors are one of the main drivers of Georgia’s economy. Over the recent years Georgia has seen a dynamic growth of international visitors (In 2014 the number

52 of international travelers stood at 5.6 million, exceeding the number of population by 1.9 million). Number of international tourists’ arrivals is expected to grow by 8-10% during the next five years (Colliers International Hospitality Sector research 2015).

Hospitality, Construction & Real Estate is one of the main FDI drivers (580 mln USD in 2014, Total 1,775 mln USD). There are no Real Estate Ownership Restrictions and Geor- gia offers considerable potential to develop Hotel & Leisure, residential, retail and office premises including beach resorts, medical and wellness destinations, winter-ski resorts, four season resorts, gaming facilities and cultural attractions.

Already-operational international hotel chains include Sheraton, Radisson, Marriot, Rixos, Holiday Inn and Best Western. A number of other brand-hotels such as Hilton, Hyatt, Intercontinental and Kempinski are under construction. Given the large share of hospitality business in Georgia all international hotel chains are positioned in the higher segment.

The upcoming major resort development projects include a unique spa destination (Ts- kaltubo) and an exclusive, 315 ha sun-beach resort on the Black Sea (Gonio). In the capital and the largest city of Georgia real estate demand is increasing steadily and offers investment opportunities, such as development of A class European standard office buildings, Commercial, Retail, MICE and Entertainment Centers. Numerous State owned city center properties are available for further development as well.

Manufacturing:

Georgia’s natural advantage as a gateway between Europe and Asia provides many benefits to investors in the manufacturing sector. In particular, Georgia offers competitive labor and energy costs, low taxes, and a corruption-free environment for serving the region, as well as numerous preferential/free trade agreements.

Manufacturing accounts for 11% of GDP and around 5% of employment. The food and metals industries provide the largest industrial base for Georgia, while apparel, beverages, wood and chemicals are the fastest growing industries.

Large import overhang on goods that are not usually traded extensively between the countries, provides regional import substitution potential in food processing, paints and coatings, construction materials, washing and polishing preparations, household goods etc.

Georgia’s current advantages in terms of handling large transshipment flows, low cost of power generation, existing raw materials and intermediate products provide opportunities for large industrial projects, such as production of iron, aluminum and steel products. With the establishment of the Free Industrial Zones in Georgia there are new incentives and opportunities to produce and export goods with a minimal tax burden - in the FIZs,

53 businesses are exempted from all tax charges except Personal Income Tax.

Agriculture:

Georgia is traditionally an agricultural country, which has 22 micro-climates varying from cool and dry to warm and humid. These diversified micro-climates allow for a longer than normal harvesting season and a wide range of growing conditions. Soils are of volcanic origin located in the river valleys. They tend to be quite fertile and reasonably easy to cultivate.

Agriculture and agribusiness account for 9.2% of the GDP and 17,5% of trade volume.

Georgia as an agrarian-oriented country has a significant rural population. The country was renowned as a quality food supplier during the Soviet times and the Georgian food & beverage products are still well-recognized as healthy and supreme quality brands in CIS region.

Regional Logistics Hub:

One of the main attractiveness of Georgia is its strategic location. Georgia has a growing role as a REGIONAL HUB for cargo and hydrocarbons transportation from Asia to Eu- rope. The main regional transit routes from north to south and east to west cross Geor- gia. In order to utilize the existing transit potential at its maximum extent, Georgia actively participates in a number of multinational large-scale projects:

• New deep water port “Anaklia”- will be capable to receive large-capacity PANAMAX-type cargo ships and its freight turnover will be up to 100 million tons per year. The beginning of construction is planned in 2016.

• The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway - will directly connect Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan. It will reduce the period of movement of goods by 2 times (instead of 35 days to 15 - 17 days). The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2015.

• The multi-modal block train (Silk Wind) aims to develop railway container transportation corridor from China, through Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey to Europe. The beginning of this project is scheduled at the end of 2015.

• The Transport Corridor “Lapis Lazuli” is aimed at creating a transport corridor between Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey for the fast cargo flow. The signing of the Agreement expected till the end of 2015.

The Investors can capitalize on the fast-growing logistics infrastructure and growing flows from the East.

54 The western part of China is in a process of rapid development, 53.87 BLN USD is already invested in these regions in airports, roads and energy plants, in next 2 years investments in these regions will reach minimum 114 BLN USD. This is an opportunity for Georgia, as it is a part of Eurasian corridor and the historical Silk Road. The first railway freight transportation from China in the direction of Georgia was carried out. Loading of the transported freight was carried out in China on January 29, 2015 and unloading – on February 6, 2015 in Georgia. The project was carried out by means of close cooperation with the railways of Georgia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan and the province of China - Xinjiang. Georgia remains the position of crucial transit corridor for the north and south countries in Caucasian Region.

For further information, please contact:

http://www.investingeorgia.org [email protected] [email protected]

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