At the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Turkmenistan, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze highlighted Georgia’s transformation from a geographically constrained nation into a key regional transit and trade hub.

Kobakhidze emphasized that Georgia serves as a reliable gateway to global markets for eight landlocked countries, connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He stressed that Georgia's success lies not just in its location, but in its efficiency—driven by strategic policies, infrastructure development, and a pro-business environment.

Citing global rankings, the PM noted Georgia’s top position in regulatory quality and low tax burden, adding that major infrastructure projects like the East-West Highway, Anaklia Deep Sea Port, and Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway further strengthen Georgia’s role in the “Middle Corridor.”

He underlined Georgia’s extensive free trade network—including agreements with the EU, China, and preferential access to the U.S., Japan, and others—as a strategic asset not only for Georgia but for its landlocked neighbors.

“Our vision is to become a multifunctional, multidirectional hub that connects continents, markets, people, and ideas,” Kobakhidze stated, reaffirming Georgia’s commitment to regional development and economic cooperation.