As parliamentarians, we have a crucial role to play in shaping legislative frameworks that encourage innovation while safeguarding fundamental rights, transparency, and public trust. Speaker of the Georgian Parliament said in his address at the 67th Plenary Session of PABSEC.

“The theme of the general debate is on artificial intelligence [AI] and regional cooperation.

For the Black Sea region, AI offers new possibilities to strengthen regional connectivity, facilitate trade and logistics, enhance border management, support smart transport systems, improve disaster preparedness, and promote innovation-driven growth.

At the same time, the emergence of these technologies calls for thoughtful governance, responsible regulations, and continuing dialogue to ensure that innovation serves our citizens and contributes to inclusive development.

As parliamentarians, we have a crucial role to play in shaping legislative frameworks that encourage innovation while safeguarding fundamental rights, transparency, and public trust.

By exchanging experiences and best practices, we can help ensure that technological progress becomes a catalyst for regional cooperation rather than a source of new divides. The future of our region will be shaped by our collective ability to work together in addressing common challenges. I am confident that our discussions today will generate valuable ideas and practical recommendations that will further advance our common objectives”, - said Shalva Papuashvili.