PM: South Caucasus, and Georgia in particular, remains the only land gateway to the east

“The South Caucasus, and Georgia in particular, remains the only land gateway to the east. We are fully prepared to cooperate with Europe and the European Union in this regard, and, naturally, we will also discuss this issue with our European partners,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told Georgian journalists in Ireland, where he is attending the 9th summit of the European Political Community (EPC).

According to Kobakhidze, Georgia plays a key role in this regard.

“Georgia’s role is crucial in this respect, particularly because, unfortunately, routes to the east have been closed off for Europe following Russia’s economic isolation from the rest of Europe and the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East. The South Caucasus, and Georgia in particular, remains the only land gateway to the east. We are fully prepared to cooperate with Europe and the European Union in this regard, and, naturally, we will also discuss this issue with our European partners,” the Prime Minister stated.