Economy Minister: Black Sea access positions Georgia as key Middle Corridor link, connecting eight landlocked nations to global markets

“For Georgia, the Black Sea does not mark the terminus of the Middle Corridor; it represents its natural continuation,” Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili declared during the opening of the Georgia International Maritime Forum (GIMF 2026) alongside Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

According to Kvrivishvili, direct access to the Black Sea establishes Georgia as a critical linchpin in the Middle Corridor route, granting eight landlocked nations vital access to international markets.

“Capitalising on this geographical advantage and expanding our maritime capabilities forms a core pillar of our national transport strategy. We are addressing this opportunity through a consistent, long-term policy framework. We have formulated a 10-year master plan for national transport infrastructure development, integrating all major transport and logistics sectors to double railway and seaport throughput capacities by 2036,” the Minister stated in her opening remarks.

Kvrivishvili added that, in line with this strategic vision, the government is delivering major infrastructure projects to streamline transport networks and boost overall corridor efficiency.