Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Botchorishvili, participated in a panel discussion at the Delphi Economic Forum on April 9, focusing on global developments and their impact on Georgia’s economy. The discussion also covered Georgia’s strategic role in connectivity, its relations with the EU, and the country’s security challenges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Minister Botchorishvili highlighted the positive trends in Georgia’s economic growth, attributing success to key government reforms. She pointed out that Georgia currently holds 16 free trade agreements, offering significant economic opportunities and positioning the country as an important trade hub in both Europe and Central Asia.

Emphasizing Georgia's strategic location as a historic bridge between Europe and Asia, Botchorishvili underlined its importance as a key transit and energy partner. She also spoke about major regional projects that enhance connectivity, especially through the Black Sea, which plays a pivotal role in regional development.

The Minister reaffirmed Georgia’s European integration path, noting that EU membership has been a long-standing national aspiration and is now a constitutional obligation. She detailed the reforms undertaken to align with European standards, reinforcing Georgia’s leadership role in the region.

Botchorishvili also addressed concerns regarding attempts to exploit the EU integration process to destabilize Georgia and responded to questions about the country’s ongoing developments. In conclusion, she emphasized that Georgia's primary security challenge remains the occupation of its territories by Russia and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to a peaceful resolution through the Geneva International Discussions.