**Tbilisi Mayor Strengthens Ties with Lombardy Region**
Kakha Kaladze, the mayor of Tbilisi, met with Attilio Fontana, president of the Lombardy region in Italy, and Vice President Raffaele Cattaneo. The meeting took place during Kaladze’s visit to Milan.
According to reports from the Tbilisi City Hall, the discussions centered around Georgia-Italy relations, potential for cooperation, and ongoing joint projects between the two cities. They also talked about future collaborations in areas like culture, tourism, environmental protection, urban planning, waste management, transportation, and more.
Kaladze emphasized that Milan is a city close to his heart, as he lived there for many years. He expressed his desire to deepen relations between Tbilisi and Milan, using every available resource at his disposal. “I would like to thank you for the warm and friendly meeting,” Kaladze said. “Milan feels like home to me, and I believe there is great potential for cooperation in areas such as culture, tourism, greening, and urban planning.” He invited the Lombardy Region to visit Tbilisi, along with local business leaders.
The president of the Lombardy region, Attilio Fontana, thanked Kaladze for his visit and expressed hope that he would soon visit Tbilisi with a business delegation. “We are very pleased with today’s meeting,” Fontana said. “Lombardy is one of Italy’s most important regions, with a highly developed economy, agriculture, and industry.” He added that they were eager to deepen their relationship with Georgia and Tbilisi.
The Georgian Consul General in Milan, Natalia Kordzaia, also attended the meeting.
**What does this mean for Georgia?**
This meeting highlights Georgia’s efforts to strengthen its ties with Italy. By deepening relations between Tbilisi and Lombardy Region, Georgia can potentially benefit from increased economic cooperation, investment, and trade. The fact that Kaladze invited the Lombardy Region to visit Tbilisi suggests that he is eager to explore new opportunities for collaboration.
As Georgia continues to develop its economy, strengthening ties with Italy can be a strategic move. Italy has a highly developed economy, and by partnering with them, Georgia can potentially benefit from their expertise and resources.
**What’s next?**
The meeting has laid the groundwork for potential future collaborations between Tbilisi and Lombardy Region. As Fontana mentioned, they are eager to work on a business delegation visit from Lombardy to Tbilisi, which could lead to new opportunities for trade, investment, and cooperation in various areas.
Only time will tell what this meeting will ultimately mean for Georgia’s economy and relations with Italy.
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