BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. The goal is to reduce
the differences between cities and villages, Georgian Prime
Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said at the leaders' summit within the
framework of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Trend reports.
According to him, as Georgia continues its transition to an
upper-middle-income economy with stronger institutions and stable
economic growth, sustainable regional development remains a
national priority.
The Prime Minister emphasized that special attention is being
paid to ensuring equal access for rural and mountain communities to
modern infrastructure, quality public services, and new economic
opportunities:
"The goal is to strengthen local communities through inclusive
and balanced regional policies, reduce disparities between urban
and rural areas, and ensure long-term sustainable development
throughout the country."
Kobakhidze noted that Georgia is fully committed to implementing
the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.
"We are ready to strengthen cooperation with our international
partners to create safe, inclusive, and sustainable communities,"
the Prime Minister concluded.
