April 26, 2016 the "Mykolaiv-Batumi" Business Forum took place. The representatives of the government, business, diplomatic corps took part in the event. Within the framework of the Forum, the investment climate of Mykolayiv region and Batumi was presented. Tourist potential of Ajaria, Mykolaiv region and Mykolaiv was also discussed.
In the second part of the event bilateral business meetings between Ukrainian and Ajarian companies (B2B) were held. At the Forum "Mykolaiv-Batumi" the Memorandum of cooperation between Ukrainian Seaports Authority and Batumi seaport was signed. As part of the Memorandum, the parties agreed to exchange experience in strategic planning of port development and investment attraction