Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and his Government have been actively working with the international community to turn Georgia into an international transit and logistics hub. Georgia has invested significantly in modernizing infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, and fostering efficient trade routes as it builds the Middle Corridor—a fast-emerging stable and secure alternative to traditional routes that has already become one of the shortest and most reliable East-West transportation options.
The Prime Minister spoke before the Global Gateway Forum, hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, about his Government’s prioritization of enhancing connectivity alongside international partners and financial institutions to “transform our country into a regional transport, logistics, and digital hub.” He further emphasized that the “role of our development partners in the implementation of the aforementioned projects is paramount.”
During the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, the Prime Minister underscored the historical significance of the Silk Road in fostering cultural ties between the East and West and highlighted his Government’s effort to turn Georgia into a “multi-dimensional regional hub.”
Prime Minister Garibashvili highlighted the Government’s substantial investments in large-scale infrastructure projects, including the development of port infrastructure, the Black Sea Submarine Electricity Cable, the Black Sea Underwater Fiber-Optic Cable, the Railway Modernization Project, and the construction of a new international airport in Tbilisi.
Prime Minister Garibashvili reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to its path toward E.U. membership during both events, highlighting that this aspiration reflects the “civilizational decision of Georgians.” He expressed optimism that the European Commission’s forthcoming assessment of Georgia’s progress will lead to a favorable decision regarding candidate status at the end of the year, saying, “Georgia has a rightful place in Europe—Georgia deserves the E.U. candidate status!”