Georgia attaches great importance to the threat of nuclear terrorism and, therefore, actively cooperates with the International Atomic Energy Agency, other international organizations, and states to preclude use of the Georgian territory for the the production and transportation of nuclear and radioactive materials. In this regard, the situation in the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia is of particular concern. Participation in multinational counterterrorism operations gives Georgia an opportunity to contribute to the activities of the counterterrorist coalition. International terrorism represents a global threat. Therefore, the failure of the international community in Afghanistan would have a negative impact on international and regional security, as well as on Georgia’s security. 9. Economic security policy Georgia’s economic policy is based on the principle of economic freedom. The goal of Georgia’s economic security policy is to create all the necessary conditions to encourage the nation’s development, the prosperity of its citizens, the improvement of their competitiveness, and the competitiveness of the economy as a whole. An important priority of Georgia’s economic security policy is to increase macro-economic stability by further improving and simplifying tax administration; reducing the budget deficit to ensure financial soundness; implementing conservative fiscal and monetary policy; reaching and maintaining a minimal level of inflation; reducing the public spending; and minimizing the national debt. One of the most important goals of Georgia’s foreign and security policy is to encourage healthy economic cooperation, including the promotion of free trade regimes with the EU, the US, and states in the region. Strong cross-border economic relations will support the reduction of regional tensions and the resolution of regional conflicts. In this regard, Georgia will continue economic cooperation with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and other states of the Black Sea region, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Further development of the transport infrastructure; maximum utilization of the country’s transport, transit, and communication potential; and the full integration of Georgia into international transport systems is equally important in developing the country’s role as a regional logistical center. Georgia’s economic policy ensures the state’s non-intervention in the economic activities of individuals and businesses; the protection of property rights and economic liberty; the further improvement of tax administration; and the maintenance of conservative fiscal policy. Georgia is striving to create conditions for easy access to high-quality goods and services for its citizens. The goals of Georgia’s economic policy, therefore, are to create and maintain a favorable 23