Georgia's reserves reach $8.25bn as National Bank meets IMF mission
The National Bank of Georgia reported on 10 November that Governor Natia Turnava met an International Monetary Fund mission led by Alejandro Hajdenberg. The discussions covered inflation, monetary policy, the external sector and financial stability.
According to the central bank, Georgia's international reserves have reached a record US$8.25 billion. It also stated that the current account deficit narrowed to 2.9% of GDP in 2025 and stood at about 2.5% of GDP in the first half of 2026.
The meeting reviewed consumer-price trends. According to the central bank, annual inflation was 5.9% in October, driven mainly by higher energy prices.
The IMF mission has not yet announced its final conclusions. The meeting should not be portrayed as a new funding agreement or a decision to change the policy rate.
Source: National Bank of Georgia: Natia Turnava meets the IMF mission, 10.11.2026
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