Maka Botchorishvili: “Georgia is a Black Sea country; the Black Sea is an inseparable part of our history and our future.”
Within the framework of the Delphi Economic Forum held in the Hellenic Republic, Maka Botchorishvili delivered a speech during a working session dedicated to discussing the regional and global role of the Black Sea.
In her address, the Minister highlighted the strategic importance of the Black Sea in both regional and global contexts, particularly in terms of security and economic stability. She emphasized that the Black Sea serves as a strategic corridor linking East and West, and has, for centuries, stood at the crossroads of trade, culture, and diplomacy.
Botchorishvili elaborated on Georgia’s role as a Black Sea State and its function as a transit, energy, and strategic partner. She presented Georgia’s strategic vision, which envisages the Black Sea becoming a platform for cooperation, development, and peace in the future.
“Georgia is a Black Sea country; the Black Sea is an inseparable part of our history and our future,” the Minister declared.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also underscored Georgia’s participation in regional infrastructure and energy projects that promote connectivity and integration between Europe and Asia, particularly in the fields of energy and trade.
Botchorishvili also addressed the prevailing security environment in the Black Sea region, drawing attention to Russia’s aggressive actions in the area.
According to the Minister, the future of the Black Sea is of critical importance, and preserving it as an open, free, and secure space requires joint efforts, strategic vision, and strong partnerships.
She reaffirmed Georgia’s readiness to work closely with European and international partners to ensure peace and stability in the Black Sea region.
Other speakers at the session included Tajan Ildem, Chairman of the Center for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies, and Svitlana Kovalchuk, Executive Director of the international conference Yalta European Strategy.
