Georgian Economy Minister, newly appointed US Chargé d’Affaires discuss trade, energy, transport and connectivity cooperation

Priority areas of cooperation between Georgia and the United States, as well as prospects for the further development of bilateral ties in trade, energy, transport and logistics, investment, and connectivity, were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili and the newly appointed US Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to Georgia, Courtney Austrian.

Kvrivishvili congratulated Austrian on the start of her diplomatic mission in Georgia and wished her success in her future work.

Particular attention was paid to the role of the Middle Corridor in strengthening regional connectivity and Georgia’s readiness to accommodate growing cargo flows between Asia and Europe.

The Georgian side provided a detailed overview of the Government’s strategic vision for developing the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure and enhancing Georgia’s competitiveness along the Middle Corridor.

The discussions highlighted key infrastructure projects, including the Anaklia Deep Sea Port, railway modernisation, the East-West Highway, the construction of a new airport in Tbilisi, and the broader development of the country’s aviation sector.

The sides also reviewed progress on the Black Sea Submarine Energy Cable project and discussed the wider development of Georgia’s green energy sector.

It was emphasised that the Middle Corridor remains one of the safest transit routes and is expected to maintain that status in the future.