Within the scope of the 5th Summit of the European Political Community (EPC), Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze participated in the Economic Security and Connectivity panel discussion.

In his speech at the closed-format discussion, the Head of Government drew attention to the importance of economic diversification for reinforcing sustainable economic development.

Irakli Kobakhidze also underlined Georgia’s role in terms of bettering connectivity with the EU, pointing out ongoing and planned large infrastructural projects in the area of transport, including the completion of the East-West Freeway, railroad modernization, and the construction of the Anaklia Deep-Sea Port. The Prime Minister also paid attention to the significance of energy security and the role of the Black Sea Submarine Project.

Irakli Kobakhidze, in discussing transit potential, noted that Georgia remains a dependable and reliable partner of the EU in the wider region.

Chaired by the Prime Minister of Latvia, the closed-format discussion saw the participation of the leaders of Estonia, Portugal, Serbia, Turkey, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Moldova, and other countries.