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2016-11-23PresidentoftheParliamentGeorgia

Contemporary World 2016年2期

President of the Parliament, Georgia

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President of the Parliament, Georgia

Georgia has always been a conduit of cultures, people, ideas,and, therefore trade, know-how and capital. As the natural bridge of Europe, Central Asia, Russia, and the Middle East,our region has been a beacon of diversity for centuries. In restoring its relationship with Asia through the revival of the Silk Road,Georgia is also regaining its place in Europe.

Georgia seizes to be in the periphery of Europe and the periphery of Asia. We are now at the center of a new trade route, a bridge between the developed and the emerging economies of the world. What does Georgia bring to this Master Plan? We offer a favorable business climate, a stable macroeconomic environment, market access, and of course we have a unique asset, namely location. The New Silk Road project is a tremendous opportunity for all of us to mobilize our resources and bring about important change. Georgia is ready to play its part!