Georgia’s Foreign Minister, Maka Bochorishvili, stated that the construction of new roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan will benefit the entire South Caucasus region, highlighting that these projects are not seen as competition to Georgia’s transit routes.

Speaking on air with Imedi LIVE and commenting on the new transport initiatives between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as Georgia’s role in that context, Bochorishvili claimed that "nothing can replace Georgia’s strategic position in the region," The Caspian Post reports, citing Armenian media.

She said that thanks to Georgia’s strategic location, the country is a key transport hub, and the absence of new routes would weaken Georgia’s potential in this regard.

The Georgian FM highlighted that the construction of new roads is an important asset for the region. She noted that while there have been some attempts to reduce Georgia’s role, the reality is that despite the emergence of new routes, Georgia maintains its strategic significance on the global geopolitical map.

“Today, there is active discussion about the development of new roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which can confidently be said to be beneficial for the region. If this develops and new roads are added, the region’s role in transport accessibility will increase, but it is unlikely that any road will replace Georgia. Demand grows every year and does not decrease. Even if three or four more routes are added, it probably will not be enough for everything happening between the West and the East in terms of freight transport.

We view all of this positively; we are glad, we like it, and we do not see it as competing with Georgia’s route,” the foreign minister said.