FM reaffirms Georgia’s strategic importance as regional hub for connectivity between Europe, Asia

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili on Saturday reaffirmed Georgia’s strategic importance as a regional hub for connectivity between Europe and Asia during her remarks at the Dubrovnik Forum 2025.

Speaking on the panel Connecting Europe and Asia: the Path to Partnership and Prosperity, she emphasised that recent geopolitical shifts - particularly Russia’s war against Ukraine - had only heightened Georgia’s regional relevance.

“Georgia’s strategic location has shaped our history, culture, and plays a significant role in the geopolitical context. This strategic importance has grown even more critical due to recent events, particularly after Russia’s war against Ukraine”, Botchorishvili said.

Highlighting Georgia’s position as a gateway between Europe and Asia, she emphasised the country’s commitment to becoming a regional hub for transport, trade, and energy.

“We have immense potential and are actively working to promote the Middle Corridor. [...] This is crucial for both Europe and our region”, she noted.

Botchorishvili highlighted Georgia’s economic achievements, including open markets, economic freedom, and a business-friendly environment.

“This economic stability is vital for our European future... Integration into the European Union requires consistent development, economic growth, and ongoing reforms”, she said.

Reaffirming Georgia’s European identity and aspirations, the Minister stressed that Georgia’s inclusion was essential to the vision of a secure and united Europe.

“We firmly believe that without Georgia, achieving security and stability in Europe would be challenging. A strong, economically robust, peaceful, and stable European Union would be incomplete without Georgia”, she continued.

She also addressed the Russian occupation of Georgian territories as the principal threat to national and regional security, urging international partners to evaluate Georgia’s situation within the broader geopolitical context.

The Dubrovnik Forum, held on July 11–12, serves as a key platform for discussing regional, European, and global challenges. The event brought together foreign ministers, political leaders, scholars, and experts to explore transformative geopolitical trends and new opportunities for cooperation.

During her official visit, Botchorishvili also held bilateral meetings with her counterparts, further reinforcing Georgia’s commitment to diplomatic engagement and international collaboration.