The National Bank of Georgia said Governor Natia Turnava met a delegation from the United States Department of State to discuss bilateral economic and financial cooperation, including the central bank's longstanding relationship with the United States Federal Reserve System. The bank said a significant share of Georgia's international reserve assets is invested in United States Treasury bonds, and highlighted close correspondent banking ties between Georgian commercial banks and major United States banks, alongside growing interest from United States investors in the Georgian economy and Georgian securities. Turnava also briefed the delegation on the regulatory framework for anti-money laundering and compliance with sanctions regimes. The release said the National Bank of Georgia works closely with the United States Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and other relevant bodies on those issues.
National Bank of Georgia2026-05-28
National Bank of Georgia reviews US financial cooperation and sanctions compliance with State Department delegation
The National Bank of Georgia said Governor Natia Turnava met a United States Department of State delegation to discuss bilateral economic and financial cooperation, including ties with the United States Federal Reserve and the role of United States Treasury bonds in Georgia’s international reserves. The bank noted strong correspondent links with major United States banks, growing United States investor interest in Georgian assets, and cooperation with the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance.