Georgia remains the only land gateway connecting Europe with the East under current geopolitical circumstances, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said, highlighting the country’s strategic importance for trade, energy supplies and regional connectivity.
Speaking to journalists, Kobakhidze said the government plans to invest a total of GEL 7 billion in infrastructure over the coming years, further strengthening Georgia’s role as a transit hub.
He noted that the isolation between Europe and Russia, alongside the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has made the South Caucasus—and Georgia in particular—an increasingly important route for Europe’s trade and economic ties with the East. Georgia connects seven countries to the Black Sea and, consequently, to the West. It also serves as a transit route for natural gas and oil supplies to Europe.
Kobakhidze said the planned investments will cover the Anaklia port, road and railway infrastructure, and airports. He added that the government is discussing Georgia’s connectivity role with its European partners, stressing that the country could become even more important to Europe in the coming years.
