Georgia recorded a 7% decline in the value of remittances from abroad, bringing the total to USD 4.1 bln. The highest amount of funds sent to Georgia last year originated from Russia, totaling USD 1.5 bln, marking a 27.5% decrease. Meanwhile, the country’s trade deficit expanded to approximately USD 790 mln, resulting in a full-year figure of USD 9.35 bln, an increase from USD 7.96 bln in the previous year.