“Georgia’s distinctive geographical location is further complemented and strengthened by our government’s proactive foreign policy. We have secured free trade agreements with the European Union, China, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and other regional partners,” stated Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in his speech at the 5th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum.

“Georgia’s unique geographical position is complemented and strengthened by our government’s proactive foreign policy. We have secured free trade agreements with the European Union, as well as with China, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and other neighbouring countries. We are implementing extensive infrastructure projects, constructing new ports, modernising railways, and developing digital and energy corridors, such as the Black Sea submarine cable project, which will connect the region’s renewable energy sources with the European market. All of these initiatives create unique business opportunities,” the Prime Minister said.

According to the Prime Minister, this year’s forum marks the first time the Tbilisi Finance Summit has been organised within the framework of the event, establishing Tbilisi as a centre for financial and technological innovation in the region.

“Today, connectivity extends far beyond mere physical infrastructure. The Middle Corridor is no longer just a concept; it has become a tangible reality, and we contribute to its development every day. However, in the 21st century, sustainable development requires mastering new dimensions of connectivity: energy corridors, digital highways, and the free movement of capital. Naturally, today’s panel discussions focus on these vital topics: the future of global trade, the potential of the Middle Corridor, energy integration, and digital transformation.

That is why I am pleased that the Tbilisi Finance Summit is being held for the first time as part of this year’s forum. This innovative initiative, developed in collaboration with our Singaporean partners, positions our capital as a hub of financial and technological innovation in the region,” concluded the Prime Minister.