Tbilisi: Georgia’s total international reserves rose by 154.2 million USD in April 2026 compared to the previous month, reaching a total of 6.47 billion USD.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the National Bank of Georgia emphasized that international reserves serve as a crucial safeguard for the country’s macroeconomic stability. The bank’s long-term policy remains centered on the accumulation of reserves and the effective management of reserve assets.
The National Bank of Georgia reported that favorable conditions in the foreign exchange market allowed for the continued replenishment of reserves throughout 2026. In the first quarter of the year, total net foreign currency purchases amounted to 499.65 million USD. The bank announced that statistics for net purchases in April 2026 will be made available on May 25.
The bank’s statement also referred to a strategic decision made in 2024 to diversify reserves through investments in gold. Since this move, the increase in global gold prices has significantly enhanced the value of the reserve assets.
As of April 2026, the value of monetary gold held by the National Bank of Georgia had risen by 558.2 million USD since its acquisition. Gold now constitutes 16.4% of Georgia’s total international reserves, which is approximately 1.058 billion USD.
The National Bank of Georgia indicated that updated data on total international reserves will be published on June 8, 2026.
Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency