During the event, the participants discussed the current issues of integration in the region, such as joint initiatives that have contributed to the development of integration processes in the Caucasus and Central Asia countries; the main difficulties that these countries have to overcome on their way towards a higher degree of integration; the impact that the macro-environment has on the integration and mitigation of potential risks; advantages of new trade and investment opportunities, including those offered as part of the Belt and Road Initiative for the Caucasus and Central Asia countries, as well as a policy that will have a positive effect from implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative; structural reforms required to stimulate trade and investment and the ensuring of the inclusive growth by the national government authorities.

The participants of the meeting noted that the platform of the Regional Meeting of the IMF and National Bank had provided an excellent facility for exchanging opinions on the key matters of economic development for the Caucasus and Central Asia countries.