Construction of the strategically important Anaklia deep sea port has officially begun, marking a historic step for the country’s economic development. Such a statement made today the Minister of Economy in Anaklia, where she inspected ongoing works at the port site.

"The project has already entered an active phase… During the past period, we held intensive negotiations with the contractor company and, together with them, optimised the initial contract value, reducing the project cost by USD 52 million.

The Anaklia deep sea port is a strategically important project for our country`s economy. It will be a complex facility that, on the one hand, includes port infrastructure and, on the other hand, adjacent infrastructure, including a free industrial zone. Within the framework of the project, a road leading to the port and a railway will also be constructed, which will ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the port. All of this guarantees that Anaklia will secure a worthy place not only in Georgia`s but also in the region`s port infrastructure.

Besides, construction of the road linking the port, along with an 18-km railway line, will start in the near future.

The Government has already presented a 10-year railway modernization plan. Rail transport as an integral part of a unified transport and logistics system. Increased cargo flows expected on the railway will require a strong maritime gateway, making the Anaklia project a logical continuation and a key element of this broader strategy.

The strengthening of the railway system and the development of Anaklia are interdependent. Together, they will position Georgia as a reliable, efficient, and competitive regional transport and logistics hub", - said Mariam Kvrivishvili.