Mikheil Janelidze

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Mikheil Janelidze

Mr. Janelidze has a demonstrated history of successful work in public, private and consulting sectors. As Vice Prime Minister (2017-2018), Foreign Minister (2015-2018), Vice Minister of Economy and Chief Trade Negotiator (2011-2015) of Georgia, Mr. Janelidze contributed to Georgia’s economic development, its enhanced role in the region and unique trade integration with the largest regional and world economic powers. Mikheil led the process of negotiations and implementation of the deep and comprehensive FTA of Georgia with the EU. With the successful accomplishment of the EU integration related reforms, Georgia became the leader of the EU’s Eastern Partnership program and improved further its business environment. With his hands-on experience in leading international trade negotiations, implementing trade-related reforms, building programs for economic diversification, promotion of investments, entrepreneurship and exports, improving business enabling environment, Mr. Janelidze advises governments of developing countries on trade and investment, regional integration and business enabling environment related reforms as a senior consultant since 2018. Mikheil’s professional career has been backed by the continuous learning in the field of international economic relations and management. He has international relations, law and business education background complemented with specialized trainings in international trade and technology, which makes him qualified to understand the most complex issues at the intersection of public and private interests in national as well as international settings and at the intersection of policy and technology.

CAREC FTA: Course 1A Negotiations & Strategic Planning

Online Course 3 Comments

This sixty-minute lecture will introduce delegates to the most important elements to a successful negotiation and strategic step...

5 Jan 2023

English