Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated that Tbilisi is prepared to commit more than 10 billion dollars to Abkhazia and South Ossetia over the next three years if these territories rejoin the Georgian state. The pledge, reported by Georgia’s Channel One, centers on improving the living standards of those affected by the long-running conflict and stabilizing the region’s social and economic landscape.
Garibashvili emphasized that a united Georgia within three years could enable substantial investment in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. He noted that the plan had already been discussed at the Economic Council and suggested ambitious outcomes for Abkhazia, describing the region as having the potential to become a financial and tourist hub comparable to Monaco, while proposing that Sukhum could rival Monte Carlo in prestige. The comments were framed as a realistic target given Georgia’s overall development strategy and the need to address post-conflict reconstruction challenges.
The Georgian leader reaffirmed that Tbilisi would pursue a peaceful approach toward both republics and would maintain its stance on resolving outstanding issues through dialogue. He articulated a vision of reconciliation aimed at ending the conflict and fostering a future where a united, strong Georgia could participate fully in European integration. The remarks underscored a policy preference for nonviolent means and stable regional cooperation as central to national goals.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia issued a statement indicating that negotiations with Georgia on the non-use of force had reached a standstill. The update signaled ongoing complexities in the diplomatic track and highlighted the fragility of breakthrough talks amid broader regional tensions.