Davit Songulashvili Meets Italian Agrifood Leaders to Discuss Closer Cooperation
Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Davit Songulashvili, met with senior representatives of Italian agricultural organisations Coldiretti and Filiera Italia to discuss opportunities to deepen bilateral agrifood cooperation.
According to the ministry, discussions focused on modernising agriculture, developing integrated value chains linking production, processing and sales, and strengthening direct business ties between Georgian and Italian companies.
Songulashvili described Italy and its agribusiness sector as important partners for Georgia, highlighting Italy’s experience in connecting producers, processors and markets.
“We want to strengthen cooperation in processing, technology, investment and the creation of high-value-added products, while encouraging direct business ties between Georgian and Italian companies,” he said.
The participants discussed establishing a practical framework for agrifood business cooperation between the two countries. The initiative would identify priority areas, connect potential partner companies and support the implementation of specific business projects.
They also explored opportunities to exchange business information and organise a visit by Italian companies to Georgia to strengthen commercial ties and advance bilateral cooperation.
The Georgian delegation included Deputy Minister Lasha Dolidze, Georgia’s Ambassador to Italy Tamuna Liluashvili and Rural Development Agency Director Zurab Gozalishvili.
The Italian side was represented by Luigi Scordamaglia, CEO of Filiera Italia and Coldiretti’s Director for International Markets, Internationalisation and EU Policies; Stefano Masini, Director of Coldiretti’s Environment Department; Francesca Alfano, Head of Coldiretti’s Internationalisation and Food Policy Unit; and Carmelo Troccoli, Director of the World Farmers’ Coalition.
