U.S.–Georgia Trade and Investment Mission
U.S. Agribusiness
Trade and Investment Mission
to the Republic of Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia
June 11 – 15, 2007
From June 11 – 15, 2007, the United States
Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural
Service (USDA/FAS) will conduct an Agribusiness
Trade and Investment Mission to Tbilisi,
Georgia. The mission is funded by the U.S.
Department of State’s Freedom Support Act. Most
in-country costs (ground transportation,
translation, meeting facilities, and hotel room
costs) will be covered by the U.S. Government.
The American company costs are limited to air
travel to and from Tbilisi, Georgia, and some
meals.
A primary aim of the USDA mission is to
promote trade and investment, particularly in
wine and beverages, agricultural processing
equipment, inputs, livestock, meat and poultry,
swine, hazelnuts, seeds, and grain and feed
sectors.
The investment mission is supported by the
Georgian government, which will participate
through the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry
of Economy and Trade.
Georgia Offers U.S. Partners:
The Georgian economy grew at an 8% rate
in 2006, despite restrictions on key
Georgian exports imposed by Russia, which
has traditionally been Georgia’s largest
trading partner. It is expected to grow by
6.5% in 2007.
Bilateral investment treaties with 26
countries, including the United States;
No currency controls;
Tax reform and impressive privatization
programs;
Established American business presence.
American companies make up the largest group
of foreign investors in Georgia. No
conditions on permission to invest, no
excessively onerous visa, residence or work
permit requirements;
Increased efforts to privatize state
property;
An educated labor force, widespread
local land ownership, and a long tradition
of entrepreneurship;
Strategic geographic location on the
"Silk Road" between Europe and Asia and
access to the former Soviet Union republics;
Abundant natural resources, fertile land
and a favorable climate enable diverse
agricultural production, including a range
of fruits and vegetables, livestock, dairy
products, nuts, and tea.
Here Is How USDA Will
Support You:
One-on-one meetings with agribusinesses
in Georgia interested in doing business with
American companies;
Presentations by key Ministries on
agribusiness climate, programs and
partnerships;
Overview of macroeconomic situation,
legal and regulatory environment, banking
sector, privatization process, investment
climate, and U.S. Government business
assistance programs;
Assist with site visits as necessary and
appropriate; and
Ground transportation, translation,
meeting facilities, and hotel room costs in
Georgia paid by USDA.
Please contact USDA as soon as possible—space is limited and offered on a first-come,
first-served basis. To register, or for more
information, please contact:
Darrell A. Upshaw
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service
Tel: (202) 690-1786, Fax: (202) 690-3982
Email:
Darrell.Upshaw@usda.gov
More Information About Georgia
- Recent USDA Reports
- Trade How-To's for U.S. Exporters
- Country Analysis
- Background on Foreign Policy With
Georgia
-
White House: NATO Summit (November 2006)
- U.S. Department of State:
Georgia
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