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By Jamila Babayeva

The revival of the economy is the main priority of the Georgian government.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili made the remarks in his speech at a forum "Challenges of Economic Growth for Georgia" in Tbilisi on February 18. The chief economist of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Region Hans Timer attended the forum. The forum participants discussed the development of the Government's policy priorities - Georgia 2020 Project for the social-economic development strategy of the country.

He said the real impact of the country's economic development on each of its citizens is the main challenge for the Georgian authorities.

Garibashvili noted that the forum held in Tbilisi provides an opportunity to talk about Georgia's economic strategy and its main directions together with experts from the World Bank.

"I would like to thank them for their support and cooperation. We discussed the problems and outlined the ways to solve them. The government has a long-term strategy for the country's development, as well as local industry development strategy, but difficulties still remain," Garibashvili said.