Following Georgia’s adoption of the “Transparency of Foreign Influence” bill, EU Ambassador Herczynski indicated that the EU is considering various responses, including potentially suspending Georgia’s visa-free regime and redirecting about EUR 100 mln in annual financial support. The US also hinted at stopping financial assistance, prompting Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze to call for normalization of relations with theUS. Mongolia experienced a significant increase in foreign direct investment in Q1 2024, attracting USD 885 ml, a 73% rise from the same period last year.