The Government of Georgia has made a decision to build the Anaklia Deep Sea Port under the world`s most widely approved so-called "landlord" model, within which the state will remain the owner of the core marine and port infrastructure, and will ensure its development and management itself. Mariam Kvrivishvili, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, said this at today`s briefing.

"The "landlord" model will enable the state to develop the Anaklia Port in partnership with several states and companies simultaneously, rather than just one as previously planned. This will create the best conditions for attracting cargo to the port and, consequently, for its maximum efficiency.

Along with creating the port infrastructure, the state will ensure the construction of the access road and railway to Anaklia, while the investments required for setting up container and bulk cargo terminals will be carried out by international investors and private operators.

The Government of Georgia particularly welcomes investments in the Anaklia Port from the Middle Corridor participant countries - China, Central Asian countries, and Azerbaijan. The decision made is based on the primary goal: to establish the Anaklia Port as a hub for international interests, capital, and cargo flows, through the participation of partner countries and by taking their interests into account. This crucial decision made by the Government of Georgia will further strengthen Georgia’s national interests, create new economic opportunities, and turn our country into a key participant of the Middle Corridor project", - said Mariam Kvrivishvili.