PM: Georgia plans highway extension to borders with Azerbaijan and Armenia

Georgia plans to extend its highway network to the borders with Azerbaijan and Armenia, according to Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

He highlighted that the country’s strategic position enhances its coordination role, which Georgia leverages to maximise its economic potential, Caliber.Az reports, citing Gulf News.

He added that the country is also seeking to strengthen its role within the context of the Middle Corridor.

“We are investing strongly in infrastructure for that purpose. We are constructing new highways that will span the entire country, and by the end of this year, the motorway from Tbilisi to Batumi will be completed. This highway is planned to extend to the Azerbaijani and Armenian borders, but it was originally designed with regional connectivity in mind,” Kobakhidze said.

The Prime Minister also emphasised the importance of the submarine cable across the Black Sea, noting that its implementation will allow Georgia not only to export electricity to European countries but also to become a digital hub.

As a reminder, this initiative is part of the broader Middle Corridor project, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate trade between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Türkiye.

The Georgian government plans to complete the construction of these roads by 2026, with significant investments and international loans supporting the development.

By Tamilla Hasanova