U.S. Embassy’s Charge d’Affaires, Alan Purcell, took part in the Black Sea Platform Annual Conference, organized by the EU-Georgia Business Council, where he emphasized Georgia’s vital role in the Middle Corridor — a key trade route connecting Central Asia with global markets.

According to the U.S. Embassy, in his remarks, the Chargé noted the United States has long backed Georgia’s efforts to develop this corridor, including through major Development Finance Corporation (DFC) investments in the New Poti Sea Port to expand capacity and strengthen regional connectivity. He also pointed to rising interest from American companies in fields such as energy, infrastructure, digital trade, and logistics.

The Chargé highlighted that the Middle Corridor is more than a transport route — it drives innovation, cooperation, and economic growth. He welcomed recent diplomatic progress, especially the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement, noting that “stability creates space for new economic opportunities, including through the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP).”

The Chargé reaffirmed U. S. support for Georgia and the Black Sea region as they advance connectivity, stability, and shared prosperity in the Black Sea and Trans-Caspian region.