After the armed conflict between Russia and Georgia, in August 2008, Gurgenidze has played a vital role in stabilising the Georgian economy and financial services sector.
2008年8月俄罗斯和格鲁吉亚发生武装冲突后，古尔格尼泽在稳定格鲁吉亚经济和金融服务业方面都发挥了重要的作用。