The Middle Corridor must function as a single system, physically connected, digitally synchronised, and institutionally coordinated. Tamar Ioseliani, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, said this at the plenary session of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development`s Eurasia Week [OECD Eurasia Week].

The event, which was held in Paris, was dedicated to the development opportunities of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and regional connectivity issues.

"Today, it is increasingly perceived as a strategic component of sustainable supply chains, economic security, and robust connections between Europe and Asia. Georgia is not a transit periphery of the corridor, but rather a pivotal link that is transforming its geographical location into an economic advantage and making efforts to position the Black Sea as a reliable gateway between Central Asia and the European Union", - said Tamar Ioseliani.

She also spoke about large-scale infrastructure projects that are strengthening Georgia`s function within the corridor: "The Government has made significant investments in the country`s transport infrastructure to reinforce its role".

"In line with the Government`s vision for the development of transport and logistics, Georgia`s total investment in essential transport and logistics infrastructure is set to reach USD 7 billion… The volume of freight traffic through Georgia and the Middle Corridor is growing, which confirms the corridor`s relevance.

In 2025, Georgia`s ports recorded significant growth in container shipments; container turnover increased by 20% compared to 2024. Besides, the volume of rail container shipments is 14% higher. Particularly notable is the 33% increase in container flows along the Middle Corridor, highlighting Georgia`s growing significance as a key transit hub. Our goal is to transform this momentum into sustained growth by establishing a transport system that is efficient, compatible, and fully integrated into regional and European supply chains…

The creation of the Middle Corridor Multimodal Joint Venture demonstrates a shift towards coordinated services, predictable scheduling, and competitive tariffs, precisely what global carriers expect… Georgia`s message is clear: the Middle Corridor must function as a single system, physically connected, digitally synchronised, and institutionally coordinated. Georgia is turning this vision into reality and is consistently establishing itself as Eurasia`s reliable connectivity hub", - noted the Deputy Minister.