Georgian Economy Minister: Georgia ready to cooperate with EU, partners to strengthen Black Sea security

Mariam Kvrivishvili, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, on Thursday said Georgia was standing ready to deepen cooperation with the European Union and international partners to enhance security and connectivity in the Black Sea region, emphasising the country’s strategic role between Europe and Asia.

The event took place under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, aimed at strengthening transport links between Europe and Asia.

Speaking at the meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the EU, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the Black Sea region in Tashkent, Kvrivishvili highlighted Georgia’s importance within the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and its growing contribution to regional economic and security objectives.

“Georgia is a reliable partner in the region. As a country connecting Europe and Asia, Georgia is ready to cooperate with the European Union and all relevant partners to strengthen the security of the Black Sea region, including in line with the ambitious goals outlined in the EU’s strategy for the Black Sea region”, she said.

The Minister further noted that the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor was not only a logistics route, but also an important foundation for the economic security of Europe and Asia.

“Georgia is turning its geography into an economic advantage, strengthening its sovereignty through enhanced connectivity, and positioning itself as a key and reliable link between Europe and Asia”, the Minister noted.

The goal of the meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the EU, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the Black Sea region, taking place within the framework of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and Connectivity Investment Forum, is to strengthen EU cooperation with partner states along the corridor within the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, in order to promote transport links between Europe and Asia.

Within the event, Georgia will present its vision and plans on how the country can contribute to the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and the establishment of stronger transport connections between our region and the European Union.