The National Bank of Georgia published a readout of Governor Natia Turnava’s meeting with a delegation of the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF), where she presented Georgia’s macroeconomic environment, economic outlook and financial stability framework. The central bank’s forecast has inflation approaching the 3 percent target in 2026, with long-term inflation expectations described as well anchored. The briefing also covered the banking sector, which was characterised as sound and resilient, and the National Bank’s policy of international reserve accumulation, with reserves at a record-high level. The MEDEF delegation included representatives of around 20 major French business groups and discussions also touched on robust economic growth linked to structural transformations and on fintech development initiatives.
National Bank of Georgia 2026-02-25
National Bank of Georgia briefs MEDEF delegation on macro outlook with inflation forecast approaching the 3% target in 2026
The National Bank of Georgia summarized Governor Natia Turnava’s meeting with the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF), highlighting Georgia’s macroeconomic environment and financial stability. Inflation is forecasted to reach the 3 percent target in 2026, with long-term expectations well anchored. The banking sector is sound, with record-high international reserves, and discussions included economic growth and fintech initiatives.