The East–West transport corridor, the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway, and the Anaklia port project have turned Georgia from an ordinary transit country into a logistics and transportation hub of regional and global importance, Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Genadi Arveladze said during his speech at the 24th meeting of ministers held in Bishkek within the framework of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, APA’s local bureau reports.
According to him, Georgia’s geographical position gives the country a unique advantage.
“Thanks to its access to the Black Sea and its proximity to the Caspian Sea, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe via direct land routes, Georgia has become an important gateway for cargo, energy, and investment flows,” the deputy minister added.
Arveladze stated that Georgia’s experience in economic reforms, governance, and improving the investment environment could be beneficial for regional cooperation. He noted that thanks to initiatives in the fields of renewable energy, tourism, and digital trade, Georgia has demonstrated that mutual connectivity is not only about infrastructure but also about shared values, innovation, and partnership.