Black Sea power cable to link Georgia with Europe, PM

A Black Sea underwater power cable project selected by the European Commission as a Project of Common Interest aims to connect Georgia to Europe’s electricity networks and position the country as a key energy and transit hub between Europe and the South Caucasus, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Tuesday at the 2026 World Governments Summit.

He stressed the initiative would strengthen Georgia’s strategic role in regional energy connectivity and deepen integration with European systems.

The official also highlighted progress on the Anaklia deep-sea port project, describing it as infrastructure of strategic importance designed to accommodate large container vessels and expand capacity across the Black Sea.

“Anaklia is not just a port,” the prime minister said. “It is a platform for increasing transit volumes, attracting global shipping lines and reinforcing the Black Sea’s role as a competitive gateway between Europe and Asia.”

Kobakhidze said Georgia viewed trade facilitation as equally important as physical infrastructure, placing strong emphasis on efficient border procedures, predictable transit conditions and simplified international shipping.

He added that large-scale infrastructure projects, combined with an effective regulatory framework and regional cooperation, were creating an integrated ecosystem focused not on short-term gains, but on long-term sustainability.