Economy Minister outlines Georgia’s priorities for regional connectivity

Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili on Tuesday said the government’s priorities included strengthening the competitiveness of the Middle Corridor, developing transport, logistics and energy infrastructure, and creating a favourable environment for international trade and investment.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Tbilisi Financial Summit, Kvrivishvili highlighted Georgia’s strategic location, saying it offered significant opportunities for the country to play a leading role in strengthening regional economic ties.

“Our goal is for Georgia to become not only a transit country but also an important hub for regional economic and financial connectivity”, she said.

“For the second consecutive year, Georgia is hosting the Tbilisi Financial Summit, which brings together representatives of international financial institutions, central banks, technology companies and the private sector. This year’s central theme - developing regional economic corridors through the integration of policy, finance and technology - is particularly relevant for Georgia”, Kvrivishvili said.

She also emphasised the importance of major infrastructure projects being pursued by the government, including the construction of the Anaklia deep-sea port and plans to develop a new international airport in Vaziani.

“Georgia’s geographical location is a significant advantage, but geography alone cannot guarantee success. The competitiveness of a modern economic corridor depends not only on how quickly cargo moves from one country to another, but also on how quickly and securely capital flows, payments are processed, and trade and investment ties develop among neighbouring countries and across the region”, she concluded.

This year’s Tbilisi Financial Summit has brought together more than 800 participants from around 60 countries, with approximately 100 high-level speakers representing the public and private sectors.

Key topics on the agenda include strengthening regional financial and economic connectivity, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity in financial systems, and other issues shaping the future of regional cooperation.