Once part of the Soviet Union, Georgia has since transformed itself into a modern state, ranked by the Heritage Foundation as the 12th freest in terms of economic freedom. H.E. Nikoloz Apkhazava, Ambassador of Georgia to Malaysia discusses growing opportunities for Malaysians to do business there as it is strategically located at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Georgia however continues to be in conflict with Russia over the latter's occupation of two territories. How will their long-standing dispute affect Georgia's entry into the European Union and NATO?

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Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Noelle Lim

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Categories:  Politics,  Social Issues,  law & legal matters

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