In a world where traditional routes are unreliable, alternative corridors become essential, Prime Minister of Georgia said this in his speech at the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai.

"The question before us today is not whether this transformation is happening - it clearly is. The real question is how we respond. How do we build a trading system resilient enough to withstand geopolitical shocks, yet open enough to continue delivering prosperity.

In a world where traditional routes are unreliable, alternative corridors become essential. In a fragmented global economy, countries capable of bridging divides become invaluable. And in an era of uncertainty, stability itself becomes a strategic asset.

The world does not need less trade - it needs more resilient trade. It does not need isolation - it needs intelligent diversification. And it does not need to choose sides - it needs reliable bridges between them.

This brings us to the Middle Corridor, which is no longer simply an option, but an imperative for global commerce.

The Middle Corridor, connecting East Asia to Europe through Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Turkey, offers something increasingly rare in today`s world: a stable, reliable transit route that transcends geopolitical divides", - said Irakli Kobakhidze.