The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili, participated in a panel discussion in Greece as part of the Delphi Economic Forum on April 9.

The discussion focused on global developments and their impact on Georgia’s economy, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The ministry reported that the conversation addressed Georgia’s strategic role in connectivity, Georgia-EU relations, and the country’s security challenges.

“In her speech, Minister Botchorishvili highlighted the positive dynamics of Georgia’s economic growth, attributing it to the reforms implemented by the government. She noted that Georgia currently has 16 free trade agreements, which provide significant economic opportunities.

According to her, Georgia is an important trade hub not only in Europe but also in Central Asia and the Black Sea region. The minister also underlined Georgia’s strategic geographic location, describing the country as a historic bridge between Europe and Asia, and emphasized its role as a key transit and energy partner.

She spoke about major regional projects involving Georgia that enhance connectivity between the two continents and stressed the strategic significance of the Black Sea for regional development.

Additionally, Botchorishvili discussed Georgia’s path toward European integration, noting that EU membership has long been a national aspiration and is now enshrined as a constitutional obligation. She outlined the substantial reforms Georgia has undertaken to align with European standards, positioning the country as a regional leader in this regard.

The minister also addressed concerns about attempts to exploit the EU integration process to destabilize the country and responded to questions about ongoing developments in Georgia.

Finally, she reiterated that the main security challenge facing Georgia remains the occupation of its territories by Russia. Botchorishvili emphasized the importance of the Geneva International Discussions and reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict,” the Ministry reported.