The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) reported that Governor Natia Turnava, together with Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili, participated in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) roundtable for finance ministers and central bank governors from the Caucasus and Central Asia during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. Discussions covered risks from weaker global growth, inflationary pressures, geopolitical factors, and the role of regional cooperation. Turnava outlined Georgia’s macroeconomic position and policy approach, pointing to high growth, an improved external position, a current account deficit close to a historical minimum, and a shift in activity toward more productive sectors, alongside a monetary policy stance aimed at keeping inflation expectations stable. She also cited rising international reserves, reduced dollarization, and the use of scenario-based analysis to manage inflation risks; the release adds that Turnava and Khutsishvili met international investors to present Georgia’s macroeconomic environment and investment opportunities, and that the IMF gave a positive assessment of Georgia’s macro indicators and buffers.
National Bank of Georgia 2026-04-18
National Bank of Georgia participates in IMF roundtable and highlights cautious monetary policy and stronger external buffers
The National Bank of Georgia reported that Governor Natia Turnava and Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili joined an IMF roundtable for Caucasus and Central Asia authorities during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, discussing global growth, inflation, geopolitical risks and regional cooperation. Turnava highlighted Georgia’s strong macroeconomic position, including high growth, an improved external position, a current account deficit near a historical minimum, rising international reserves, reduced dollarization and a monetary policy focused on stable inflation expectations, with the IMF positively assessing Georgia’s macro indicators and buffers.