Countries like Russia receive debt repayment from Georgia, marking a significant financial resolution by the Georgian government towards multiple nations.
In the Caucasus region, changes are afoot, with Georgia recently announcing the repayment of several long-standing debts. According to reports by the Russian state-run media outlet TASS, the country has settled its debts with Turkey, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, and Iran, although the exact amounts owed to each nation were not specified.
The most significant debt repayment was made to France, where Georgia owes a staggering $851 million. Georgia has also paid off its $3.9 million student loan to Russia, a move that has caused controversy within the country. This student loan, dating back to 2003, was a long-standing one, with records indicating that Georgia owed $157 million to Russia at the time.
The debts to Armenia and Azerbaijan were incurred during Georgia's initial post-independence years and were restructured in 2004, with repayments beginning in 2011. Georgia paid off approximately $1 million to both nations.
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The repayment terms for the debts to Turkey, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan were not mentioned in the article. As of August, Georgia's public debt has grown to $9 billion, a concerning figure that underscores the need for transparency and accountability in the country's financial dealings.
Journalist Anna Gvarishvili questioned the decision to pay off debt to Russia on a recent date, highlighting the importance of critical scrutiny in these matters. The repayment of these debts and the ongoing growth of Georgia's public debt are significant events in the Caucasus region, where changes in debt obligations among its countries are becoming increasingly common.
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