The National Bank of Georgia reported that President Natia Turnava and Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili discussed Georgia’s macroeconomic outlook with International Monetary Fund officials during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand. The talks covered economic growth, inflation and monetary policy, as well as improvements in the external position and the resilience of the financial system. Average real gross domestic product growth reached 7.6% in the first eight months of 2026, while international reserves rose to a record USD 8.17 billion. The participants also considered export growth and external sector diversification, alongside risks from global economic conditions and geopolitical developments in the Middle East that could affect inflation, commodity prices and macroeconomic forecasts. The discussion emphasized managing inflation risks, maintaining price and macroeconomic stability, and strengthening buffers against external shocks.
National Bank of Georgia reviews macroeconomic outlook with IMF as reserves reach record USD 8.17 billion
The National Bank of Georgia and the Finance Ministry reviewed the country’s macroeconomic outlook with IMF officials, focusing on growth, inflation, monetary policy and external resilience. Average real GDP growth was 7.6% in the first eight months of 2026, while international reserves reached a record USD 8.17 billion.