Georgia counts on Azerbaijan's investments in Anaklia port

The government of Georgia has decided to build the deep-water Anaklia port according to the so-called “landlord” model, which is most widely used in world practice, under which the state will remain the owner of the main maritime and port infrastructure and will independently ensure its development and management.

The “landlord” model will allow the state to develop the Anaklia port in partnership not with one, as previously planned, but simultaneously with several countries and companies, which will create the best conditions for attracting cargo flows and, accordingly, the most efficient operation of the port.

This was stated by the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Maria Kvriivishvili, at a briefing held today.

According to the minister, the decision taken is based on the main goal — with the participation of partner countries and taking into account their interests, to turn the Anaklia port into an international center of concentration of interests, capital, and cargo flows.

“Along with the creation of port infrastructure, the state will ensure the construction of a highway and a railway line leading to Anaklia, and the necessary investments in the creation of a container terminal and a terminal for bulk cargo will be made by international investors and private operators.

The government of Georgia especially welcomes investments in the Anaklia port from the countries participating in the “Middle Corridor,” including China, the states of Central Asia, and Azerbaijan.

The decision taken is based on the main goal — with the participation of partner countries and taking into account their interests, to turn the Anaklia port into an international center of concentration of interests, capital, and cargo flows.

This most important decision of the government of Georgia will further strengthen the national interests of the country, create new economic opportunities, and turn Georgia into one of the key participants in the “Middle Corridor” project,” stated Maria Kvriivishvili.

Source: apsny.ge