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Georgian PM embarks on working visit to Singapore

Irakli Kobakhidze

Irakli Kobakhidze

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Tuesday embarked on a working visit to Singapore, where he is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with the country's leadership and representatives of the financial technology sector.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will meet with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng.

Meetings with financial technology companies are also planned, with Georgia's investment opportunities set to be the main topic of discussion.

Kobakhidze is accompanied by a delegation that includes Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili, Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili, and Head of the Government Administration Levan Zhorzholiani.

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