Cargo transported by Georgian Railways decreased to 13.3 million tons

Following the 15th session of the Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation in Tbilisi, Irakli Kobakhidze and Nikol Pashinyan held a joint briefing, where they focused on the security environment in the South Caucasus and the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze positively assessed the progress achieved between Armenia and Azerbaijan and noted that Tbilisi is ready to continue to play the role of a mediator or facilitator in achieving stability."We see that the situation around us is quite difficult, and in this context, it is especially important to deepen cooperation. Georgia will spare no effort to promote peace and stability in the region," Kobakhidze said.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan thanked the Georgian side for its contribution to the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. According to him, Yerevan and Baku are building economic ties with Georgia's support.The leaders discussed bilateral relations, which this year have moved to the level of strategic partnership. Kobakhidze expressed special gratitude to Armenia for its support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including its support for the UN resolution on IDPs.Main economic highlights of the meeting: Tourism: The growth of tourist flows in both directions was emphasized. Trade: Potential sectors for strengthening economic ties were discussed within the framework of the government commission. Investments: It was planned to expand cooperation in the fields of education, science and sports. “Our partnership and friendship are truly exemplary. It is our responsibility to do our utmost to further deepen these relations,” added Irakli Kobakhidze.

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In 2025, scheduled flights carried 95.2 percent of passengers in airports of Georgia.In 2025, the number of passenger flights from Georgian airports increased by 11.1 percent compared to the previous year and amounted to 33.6 thousands.In 2025, in airports of Georgia the volume of freight and mail amounted to 39.0 thousand tons, of which 92.9 percent was arrived freight and post, and 7.1 percent was departured.In 2025, 3.9 thousand freight flights were carried out in the airports of Georgia and that is 77.1 percent more than the same figure of 2024.In 2025, airway companies of Georgia transported 740.2 thousand passengers and 154.1 thousand tons of freight. Compared to the previous year, the number of passengers increased by 14.8 percent and freight decreased by 42.9 persent.In 2025, 62 aircraft were registered in the Georgian civil aircraft register, out of which 77.4 percent were passenger aircrafts and 22.6 percent were cargo aircraft. 72.9 percent of passenger aircrafts had not more than 50 seats, 10.4 percent had between 51 and 150 seats, and 16.7 percent had 151-250 or more seats.In 2025 Georgian airports were equipped with six runways, 59 check-in points, 26 passenger gates and 2.5 thousand parking places for private cars.

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In 2025, compared to the previous year, the ports and terminals of Georgia received 40.4% more general cargo carriers, 38.8% more – specialized carriers, 2.5 percent more – dry bulk, 26.7% less – container ships and 16.6% less – liquid bulk.In 2025, 17.6% of the ships arriving at the ports and terminals of Georgia sailed under the flag of Panama, 15.3%  – under the flag of Turkey, 9.9% – under the flag of Malta, 8.3% – under the flag of Liberia and the rest 48.9% were distributed among other countries.In 2025, Georgian seaports served 12.5 thousand passengers, which is 62% more compared to the previous year.In 2025, ports and terminals of Georgia processed 16 637.6 thousand tons of cargo, 6.8% more compared 2024. 47.7% of freight carried was general cargo, 31% was liquid bulk, and 21.3 percent – dry bulk.

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With regard to the annual core inflation, the prices increased by 2.7%, while the annual core inflation without tobacco amounted to 2.4%.The annual inflation rate was mainly influenced by price changes for the following groups:Food and non-alcoholic beverages: the prices in the group increased by 9.5 percent, contributing 3.2 percentage points to the overall annual inflation rate. Within the group the prices increased for the following subgroups: fish (23.1 percent), bread and cereals (13.8 percent), fruit and grapes (13.3 percent), vegetables (10.2 percent), meat (9.6 percent), sugar, jam, honey, chocolate and confectionery (9.4 percent), oils and fats (7.1 percent), coffee, tea and cocoa (5.9 percent), mineral waters, soft drinks, fruit and vegetable juices (5.3 percent), milk, cheese and eggs (5.3 percent);Health: the prices increased by 5.9 percent, contributing 0.5 percentage points to the overall index. The prices were higher for the following subgroups: medical products, appliances and equipment (8.1 percent), out-patient services (5.6 percent), hospital services (1.7 percent);Miscellaneous goods and services: the prices for the group increased by 9.8 percent, contributing 0.48 percentage points to the overall index. Within the group, the prices were higher mainly for the following subgroups: personal effects n.e.c. (57.8 percent), insurance (8.5 percent), personal care (4.5 percent);Alcoholic beverages and tobacco: the prices increased by 4.3 percent, with the relevant contribution of 0.28 percentage points to the overall annual inflation rate. The prices increased for both tobacco (7.1 percent) and alcoholic beverages (1.4 percent).

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According to the statistics of the National Bank of Georgia, as of 01.02.2026, all banks are profitable, except for Silk Bank and the sanctioned VTB. If we do not include the loss-making Digital Hash and Pave banks (Paysera’s profit is 654,000 GEL).Silk Bank's loss has increased to 2.1 million GEL (L/Y - 1.5 million), which is related to the cost of developing digital channels. The loss of Russian VTB has decreased, to 7 million (01/2025 - 12.1 million).Both microbanks are profitable (MBC - 0.4 million; Crystal - 2.4 million).Among banks with large assets, Arab capital's "Tera", with a profit of 3 million, overtook German "ProCredit" (2.8 million). Georgian "Cartu" (1.09 million) lagged behind Kazakh "Halyk Bank" (1.95 million) and even Microbank.

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At the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year, 58.6 thousand students were enrolled in Georgian higher education institutions, out of them 31.5 thousand in state universities and 27.0 thousand in private universities. Student admissions increased by 8.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.The number of students in Georgian higher education institutions amounted to 195.4 thousand, which is 4.1 percent more compared to the previous academic year. 55.3 percent of the total number of students study in state higher education institutions and 44.7 percent in private institutions. 52.1 percent of students are women, and 47.9 percent are men.The number of students in Georgian higher education institutions amounted to 195.4 thousand, which is 4.1 percent more compared to the previous academic year. 55.3 percent of the total number of students study in state higher education institutions and 44.7 percent in private institutions. 52.1 percent of students are women, and 47.9 percent are men.In 2025, 32.5 thousand students graduated from higher education institutions, which is 9.9 percent more compared to the previous year. 58.8 percent of the graduates are women and 41.2 percent are men. The number of graduates in state higher education institutions is 12.7 percent higher than the number of graduates in private universities.The number of foreign students in Georgian higher education institutions amounted to 44.4 thousand, which is 19.7 percent higher than the previous year. The number of professors in higher education institutions is 12.2 thousand, which is 6.2 percent higher than the same indicator of the previous year.In 2025, 720 doctoral students were admitted to the universities, which is 2.9 percent higher than the previous year. At the same time, the number of doctoral students increased by 0.1 percent and amounted to 3 025.Compared to the previous year, the number of persons who completed their work for doctoral degrees has decreased by 16.0 percent and amounted to 368. 

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In 2025, 19.7 thousand students were admitted, 53.7% of whom are women and 46.3% men. Compared to 2024, student admissions have increased by 15.3%.As for the data by regions, the highest number of students was admitted in the city of Tbilisi (40.1%), followed by Adjara AR (19.3%), Imereti (11.5%), Kvemo Kartli (10.0%), Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti (7.4%), Kakheti (4.1%).In 2025, 238 students were admitted with special educational needs, 35.7% of whom are women and 64.3% men. As for the data by regions, Tbilisi has the leading position with the number of admitted students (50.4%).In 2025, the number of graduates was 10.5 thousand, out of which 47.1% were women and 52.9% - men. Most of them come from Services (23.1%), Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction (21.4%), and Business, Administration and Law (15.0%) programs. 

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Political Accents Amidst the Western world’s support for the US and Israeli military campaign against the Iranian regime, the Georgian government’s position is notably in solidarity with Tehran. The statement emphasizes that the ongoing hostilities in Iran have claimed the lives of “the greatest number of people, including the Supreme Leader and other political leaders.”The government is trying to maintain diplomatic balance while simultaneously expressing condolences to the “friendly Jewish people” over the deaths of civilians. Tbilisi also expresses its full solidarity with the Gulf Arab states, with which Georgia has a “distinguished partnership,” although condolences to the Iranian leadership remain a central part of the statement.The Georgian government calls on the parties to replace hostilities with “diplomacy and political dialogue.” However, in the context of the existential crisis in the region, Tbilisi’s call seems more like an attempt to maintain neutrality than an effective geopolitical move.At the same time, the government says it will take “all necessary measures” to protect the safety of Georgian citizens in the region.

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