Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili engaged with the delegation of the U.S. Department of State to review priorities of economic cooperation in transport, logistics and energy sectors.

According to the Ministry, during the meeting, the Georgian side expressed readiness to reset bilateral relations and restore a strategic partnership.

The strengthening of Georgia’s role within the Middle Corridor and the increase in regional connectivity were emphasized.

The delegation of the U.S. Department of State expressed interest in the Middle Corridor project development and accentuated the PACE Terminal, situated in the so-called New Sea Port of Poti, which is implemented with the support of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

The parties positively assessed the current dynamics of bilateral economic cooperation and noted that a dialogue would positively impact the process of strategic cooperation restoration between the two countries.