“Alongside its domestic reforms, Georgia is also actively engaged in strategic regional infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening interconnectivity between the South Caucasus and Europe,” declared Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili, addressing the Energy Ministers’ Session held within the framework of the Second Natural Resources Summit, INRES 2026, in Istanbul.

As Minister Kvrivishvili pointed out, the Black Sea submarine cable is a vital project that will enhance regional energy connectivity, promote trade in renewable energy, and strengthen energy security for both Europe and the broader region.

“The Black Sea submarine cable project is advancing to its next phase of implementation, which includes planned geophysical and geotechnical surveys of the seabed. We are pleased that the project has been officially included in the European Union’s list of Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI), which reflects Europe’s strong commitment to the advancement and realisation of this project,” the Minister declared.

Mariam Kvrivishvili underscored the exceptionally close strategic partnership between Georgia and Turkey in the energy sector. The Minister stated that cooperation in electricity trade, transmission infrastructure, and regional connectivity bears testament to the particular importance of a robust regional partnership founded on mutual trust and shared interests.

In the Minister’s assessment, sustainable development, energy security, and regional stability can only be achieved through close cooperation, practical partnership, and long-term vision. She further noted that similar summits create a valuable opportunity to share perspectives, deepen dialogue, and identify new avenues for collaboration.

According to the Georgian Ministry of Economy, in the course of her address, the Minister also spoke to the question of regional connectivity, drawing particular attention to the Anaklia Deep Sea Port project, which is set to receive its first vessels in 2029. Mariam Kvrivishvili noted that the construction of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port is a strategic priority for the country that will elevate the region’s transit and logistics potential to an altogether new level. In the Minister’s words, the port project, together with the energy corridors, will create a unified and powerful infrastructural foundation for the effective functioning of the Middle Corridor linking Asia and Europe, and will further consolidate Georgia’s role as a regional hub.