Georgian Economy Minister: Anaklia Port key project for region and Middle Corridor

Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili on Tuesday said discussions during Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s official visit to Kazakhstan highlighted the importance of the Anaklia Deep-Sea Port, describing it as a key project for both the region and the Middle Corridor.

Speaking to journalists in Astana, Kvrivishvili said the bilateral meetings had focused on further strengthening cooperation between Georgia and Kazakhstan, particularly in the context of the Middle Corridor.

“It is important that we maintain close cooperation with Kazakhstan, and we are seeing growing cargo volumes. During the meetings, particular attention was paid to the significance of the Anaklia Deep-Sea Port and how important it will be not only for Georgia, but also for the region and the Middle Corridor as a whole”, she said.

Kvrivishvili added that high-level meetings also focused on the corridor’s economic importance, noting that Kazakhstan continued to invest in Georgia’s transport and logistics infrastructure and intended to maintain those investments.

She also highlighted cooperation in the transport sector, pointing to the growing number of direct flights between the two countries.

“We are seeing a significant increase in direct flights, which is naturally accompanied by strong growth in tourist flows. Kazakhstan is a particularly strategic partner for Georgia in terms of tourism, trade, transport and logistics”, the Minister said.

According to Kvrivishvili, the strategic partnership agreement signed during the visit sends “another strong message” about the depth of cooperation between the two countries and demonstrates their commitment to expanding trade, economic ties and investment in Georgia.