Georgia seeks to resume railway passenger services with Azerbaijan

Georgia has expressed its intention to restore passenger railway services with Azerbaijan, aiming to strengthen transport connectivity as well as economic and tourism cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

At a meeting in Baku, Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, discussed the initiative with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev. Kvrivishvili highlighted the strategic partnership and close friendship between the countries, noting that improved transport links are key to deepening bilateral relations, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

The minister emphasized that this initiative will make a significant contribution not only to the transport sector but also to strengthening economic and tourism ties between Georgia and Azerbaijan. “Georgia and Azerbaijan are strategic partners and friendly countries. We attach special importance to developing cooperation in the transport sector,” she said.

Kvrivishvili also spoke about Georgia’s ongoing efforts to modernize its transport infrastructure and establish an institutional and legal framework aligned with international standards. “Georgia continues to successfully integrate into regional and international transport markets and strengthens its role in the global logistics network,” she noted.

The minister highlighted several strategic projects underway in Georgia, including the expansion of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway project, the deep-water port of Anaklia—which is expected to be completed in 2028-2029—and the new international airport in Tbilisi.

The sides also discussed deepening cooperation in communications, innovation, and information technology, implementing joint initiatives, and promoting the region’s innovative potential on international platforms.

The Georgian delegation at the meeting included Deputy Ministers of Economy Guram Guramishvili and Gennady Arveladze, as well as Georgia’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Zurab Pataradze.

By Vugar Khalilov