Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday told the opening event of the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, that Georgia serves eight landlocked countries as a gateway between Europe and Asia. For European businesses, Georgia offers entry not only to the South Caucasus, but also to Central Asia and China.
"Today, Georgia serves eight landlocked countries as a gateway between Europe and Asia. For European businesses, Georgia offers entry not only to the South Caucasus, but also to Central Asia and China. As Europe’s overland entry exit point to Asia for trade, commerce, and energy, we offer international firms a competitive environment that will reduce their operational costs.
Recently, Georgia and China elevated ties to the strategic partnership level, which boosts our role as a link between the continents, fostering greater connectivity and economic collaboration. And our strategic partnership with China is important for Georgia’s economic development and stability, and its key role as a bridge between Asia and Europe.
At the same time, Georgia’s strategic location is pivotal for Asian businesses and investors. Georgia offers access to the European market while simultaneously providing platform for broadening their customer bases in our neighborhood",- PM said.
Tbilisi hosts the Silk Road Forum for the fourth time, featuring more than 2,000 delegates and guests from 60 countries. The event includes ten thematic panel sessions and parallel discussions on crucial trade, economic, and connectivity topics.
