In opening remarks at the second Tbilisi Finance Summit, National Bank of Georgia President Natia Turnava reviewed Georgia’s financial stability, highlighting rising international reserves, sustained economic growth and strong financial sector capital and liquidity buffers. International reserves doubled over the past two years to USD 8.14 billion. Reserve adequacy reached 128.2% under the International Monetary Fund’s methodology, exceeding the 100% adequacy threshold. Annual economic growth averaged 9.3% over the past five years. The financial sector maintained high capitalization and strong liquidity buffers, while foreign direct investment in the sector increased 18.7% in 2025. The summit brings together representatives of central banks, international financial institutions and the fintech industry from more than 60 countries, focusing on the development of regional economic and financial corridors. Turnava is scheduled to participate in a panel on central bank priorities for 2027.
National Bank of Georgia president highlights reserve growth to USD 8.14 billion at Tbilisi Finance Summit
National Bank of Georgia President Natia Turnava reviewed Georgia’s financial stability at the second Tbilisi Finance Summit, citing international reserves of USD 8.14 billion after doubling over two years. Reserve adequacy stood at 128.2%, above the 100% threshold, and annual economic growth averaged 9.3% over five years. Her remarks also highlighted strong financial sector capital and liquidity buffers and an 18.7% rise in foreign direct investment in the sector in 2025.