Georgia is seeking to join the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan transport route as part of efforts to boost trade and strengthen access to international markets. The country is also investing in transport infrastructure and deepening economic ties with Uzbekistan.
According to Report, citing Georgia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, Deputy Prime Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili outlined the country's ambitions during the 11th meeting of the Georgia-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.
Kvrivishvili said Georgia was closely monitoring the development of the new route and wanted to play a central role in connecting Central Asia with European and other international markets.
“I would like to highlight a very important new initiative that Georgia is closely following. We are extremely interested in Georgia becoming an integral part of the new China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan transport route and continuing to play a key role in connecting countries with European and other markets,” she said.
As part of its efforts to strengthen regional connectivity, Georgia is modernising its railway network, aiming to nearly double annual freight capacity from 15 million tonnes to 29 million tonnes by 2029.
Beyond transport infrastructure, Georgia and Uzbekistan have agreed on concrete measures to expand economic cooperation, with Kvrivishvili setting a target of $1 billion in bilateral trade in the near future.
Discussions also focused on investment opportunities, logistics and tourism, including the regional significance of Anaklia port. Georgia also outlined plans to expand direct air connections with Uzbekistan.
The talks ended with both sides signing a joint protocol.
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