Prime Minister of Georgia participated in a panel discussion on the topic: Economic Security - Reducing European Dependencies within the scope of the 7th Summit of the European Political Community (EPC).

During his remarks at the roundtable-format discussion, the Head of Government spoke about Georgia’s transit potential and the country’s special role in the Middle Corridor.

Irakli Kobakhidze emphasized Georgia’s strategic location and international cooperation in the field of mineral resources. He noted that the country has the potential to contribute to the existence of stable and diversified supply chains for critical minerals not only for the European Union but also globally.

“Georgia"s goal is the further development of the Middle Corridor by improving its efficiency, which will strengthen the role of the corridor as a reliable and competitive East-West transport route. Georgia’s strategic location allows us to serve as a vital transit gateway in the Middle Corridor. Through port, railway and highway systems, our country facilitates the rapid movement of cargo and increases the competitiveness of the corridor, which in turn reinforces Georgia’s role in global supply chains”, - said the Head of Government .

He also spoke about major infrastructure projects underway in the country, including the construction of the Anaklia deep-water port and the modernization of the railway, both of which aim to improve Georgia’s logistical capabilities.

The panel discussion in roundtable format was co-chaired by the Prime Ministers of Iceland and Ireland. Alongside the Prime Minister of Georgia, other participants included the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz; the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, Albert II; the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev; the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović; the President of Switzerland, Karin Keller-Sutter; the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob; the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides; the Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen; and other leaders