The Georgian government held talks with the leadership of Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), one of Asia’s largest conglomerates, which is considering participation in major infrastructure and energy projects in Georgia.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Deputy Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili met with CP Group Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont, The Caspian Post reports, citing News Georgia.

Silk Road Group founder Giorgi Ramishvili and the holding’s major shareholder, Erkin Tatishev, also took part in the meeting. Forbes ranks Tatishev among Kazakhstan’s wealthiest businessmen.

According to the Georgian government’s press service, the talks focused on major strategic infrastructure projects, including the construction of the Anaklia deep-sea port and a new international airport in Vaziani, near Tbilisi.

The sides discussed the importance of the projects in strengthening regional logistics links and expanding Georgia’s transit potential.

The talks also covered the “green” sector, including potential energy cooperation and Georgia’s renewable energy resources.

Kobakhidze told the Thai investors that the state guarantees a stable, predictable and attractive business environment.

Charoen Pokphand Group is Thailand’s largest private holding company, with annual turnover exceeding $100 billion and more than 456,000 employees. The conglomerate operates in 21 countries worldwide.