On May 6, 2014 Georgia-Turkey Business Forum has been held at Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi.
The Forum was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili and the President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gül. Both Leaders addressed the participants of the Forum.
During his speech, the head of government of Georgia emphasized the volume of Turkish investment and expressed his hope for continuation of this tendency.
"I, as a head of the government, would like to say, that the door of Georgia is open for you, if you decide to start business in Georgia. I would like to make you sure, that there is really fair, transparent and safe investment environment in Georgia and each cent of invested by you will be protected by law and state," -Prime Minister stated.
In its turn, President of Turkey, Abdullah Gul has emphasized a friendship of two countries and has mentioned that he welcomes the position of the Government of Georgia regarding to direct investments.
"Friendship is the basis for everything, but for the investor to start business has not less importance the belief in the fairness. I duly appreciate the steps made by your government in this regard. You are doing your best in order to pass all the phases of development very quickly," President of Turkey said.
The event was organized by the Georgian National Investment Agency with the support of the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
About 120 Turkish businessmen visited Georgia to attend the Georgia-Turkey Business Forum representing the following sectors: telecommunication, energy, waste management, construction, gas distribution, cosmetics, hygiene and cleaning products, spa products, hair products and equipment, international transportation, furniture, textile, mining, finances, lifts and escalators manufacturing, outdoor plants, maritime transport, real estate, marketing, consulting companies, import and export of fruits and vegetables, road construction.
The Event has been followed by a networking reception, allowing Turkish and Georgiab businessmen to interact and discuss cooperation possibilities.
