Tbilisi Hosts The Fifth Jubilee Silk Road Forum
On October 22–23, under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Georgia, Tbilisi will host the fifth-anniversary edition of the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum.
The high-level event will convene senior political leaders, business executives, and representatives of international organizations, including prime ministers and deputy prime ministers from across the region, sectoral ministers from beyond, leading global corporations, international financial institutions, and distinguished experts. This year, the Forum is expected to host up to 2,000 delegates.
The Tbilisi Silk Road Forum 2025 has firmly established itself as a premier international platform for high-level intergovernmental dialogue and multilateral cooperation among states, international organizations, and the global business community.
The Forum serves as a pivotal platform for in-depth dialogue on international trade and economic relations, the advancement of transport and logistics connectivity between Europe and Asia -including the strategic role and future development of the Middle Corridor, as well as the launch of new initiatives and projects across diverse sectors. The Forum’s overarching theme and strategic guiding principle for this year is: “Invest in Connectivity – Grow in Stability”
Panel discussions and sessions will be moderated by distinguished, globally recognized experts from the world’s leading media institutions.
The official opening ceremony of the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum 2025 will be held on October 22 at the Zakaria Paliashvili Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theatre, featuring a keynote address by the Prime Minister of Georgia.
On October 22, seven thematic sessions will convene, focusing on trade, transport, energy, and digital technologies, alongside a dedicated Investment Forum. On October 23, the Silk Road Forum will host the Tbilisi Financial Summit, with the opening ceremony attended by prominent leaders from the global fintech industry.
Throughout October 22–23, representatives from diverse sectors will engage in bilateral business meetings (B2B) to explore strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.
Participation in the Forum, including for media representatives, requires mandatory pre-registration: https://www.tbilisisrf.gov.ge/
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