Georgian FM highlights country’s strategic geographic location, open economic policy at Munich Security Conference panel discussion

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili on Friday featured at a panel discussion at the ongoing Munich Security Conference, focusing on the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor for European security, stability, and connectivity.

Botchorishvili participated in a panel discussion titled “Defining the Strategic Order of Eurasia: The Middle Corridor as a European Security Agenda for Stability, Peace, Security, and Connectivity”.

In her remarks, the Foreign Minister focused on Georgia’s growing role in the development of the Middle Corridor, emphasising the country’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and economic integration.

She underlined that the Middle Corridor should not be viewed solely as a transport route, but rather as a strategic and secure economic bridge linking Europe and Asia.

Botchorishvili also highlighted Georgia’s strategic geographic location and its open economic policy, positioning the country as an indispensable hub between Europe and Asia.

The panel discussion featured other prominent speakers, including Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, and the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso.

The discussion was moderated by Dr. Mayssoun Zein Al Din, Director of the Academy of International Affairs.