“Some highly significant bilateral meetings took place during the visit to Kyrgyzstan, involving both our ministerial counterparts and state leaders,” said the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, as she assessed the Georgian government delegation’s official visit to Kyrgyzstan.

According to Mariam Kvrivishvili, the discussions focused on several key areas that will further strengthen economic ties between Georgia and Kyrgyzstan.

“Trade between our two nations is on the rise. Broadly speaking, there is immense potential between us and Kyrgyzstan, particularly regarding the export of Georgian-manufactured goods. At the same time, we spoke at length about the opportunities available to us specifically within the context of the Middle Corridor. The strategy being implemented by the Georgian government regarding the development of port, rail, and wider transport infrastructure is of vital importance,” the Economy Minister noted.

According to the Ministry of Economy, Mariam Kvrivishvili also pointed out that the Georgian government is actively progressing with the modernisation of its railway network and the development of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port to increase the country’s cargo capacity. She noted that the new Kyrgyzstan–China–Uzbekistan railway route will drive freight traffic through the Middle Corridor and further cement Georgia’s strategic transit role.

“We are investing vast resources to ensure that Georgia’s freight capacity grows year on year. We have a major modernisation plan for Georgian Railway to substantially increase existing freight capacity over the coming years, while also significantly reducing transit and turnaround times. The joint initiative by Kyrgyzstan, China, and Uzbekistan to link their territories via a new railway line is also highly significant. This will have a directly proportional, positive impact on our country, as the route will feed straight into the broader framework of the Middle Corridor. Within the scope of this initiative, it is safe to say that we can expect a substantial surge in Middle Corridor freight traffic from around 2031, and it is crucial that all participating nations are fully prepared for this development,” Mariam Kvrivishvili stated.