The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) hosted an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission as part of the IMF’s Article IV consultations, with Governor Natia Turnava meeting the visiting team and presenting Georgia’s macroeconomic conditions, forecasts, and the current state of financial stability. Discussions highlighted global risks, including the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, and noted that potential spillovers to Georgia would depend on the scale, intensity, and duration of related developments. The IMF mission, led by Alejandro Hajdenberg, is reviewing Georgia’s macroeconomic situation and the country’s fiscal and monetary policies. As part of the visit, the IMF team is scheduled to hold working meetings with the NBG’s Macroeconomics and Statistics, Financial Stability, Financial Markets, Specialized Risks, and other departments.
National Bank of Georgia 2026-03-25
National Bank of Georgia briefs International Monetary Fund Article IV mission on macroeconomic outlook and financial stability
The National Bank of Georgia hosted an International Monetary Fund mission for Article IV consultations, focusing on Georgia's macroeconomic conditions and financial stability. Discussions addressed global risks, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and their potential impact on Georgia. The IMF team, led by Alejandro Hajdenberg, will conduct meetings with various NBG departments to review fiscal and monetary policies.