Georgia's GDP exceeded 8 billion lari in the first quarter of 2024. The report on the economic performance was presented by Deputy Minister Irakli Kobakhidze at bm.ge. The growth in the first quarter reached 3 billion lari compared to the previous year, with projections estimating 5.1 billion lari growth for 2025. The economic summary was provided by the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Culture. The first quarter saw 2.4 billion lari in traditional tourism revenue in Tbilisi and other regions, as well as aviation and other services with foreign participation. The second quarter recorded 2 billion lari from organizing traditional concerts and other cultural events. Key highlights include the "Georgia Night" event, which attracted over 156,764 visitors. The main events on May 26 celebrated the Day of Freedom in Tbilisi with a rich program.