PM: Georgia advancing Anaklia Deep Sea Port project; Ambitious infrastructure projects with regional cooperation form integrated ecosystem for long-term resilience

“Black Sea Submarine Cable initiative selected by the European Commission as a project of Mutual Interest (PMI), aims to connect Georgia with European electricity systems and position the country as an important energy transit hub between Europe and the South Caucasus,” said Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, addressing the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai.

The PM focused on the Anaklia Deep Sea Port project.

“We are advancing the Anaklia Deep Sea Port project – an infrastructure of strategic importance designed to handle large container vessels and dramatically expand port capacity in the Black Sea. Anaklia is not only a port; it is a platform for scaling up transit volumes, attracting global shipping lines, and reinforcing the Black Sea’s role as a competitive gateway between Europe and Asia.

We believe that trade facilitation is as important as physical infrastructure; therefore, Georgia puts great emphasis on efficient border procedures, predictable transit, and streamlined cross-border flows.

Ambitious infrastructure projects coupled with an efficient regulatory framework and regional cooperation form an integrated ecosystem designed not for short-term gain, but for long-term resilience,” he said.