MINISTRY OF ECONOMY
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
OF GEORGIA

Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, held bilateral meetings with Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and Young Tae Kim, Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum (ITF).

The meetings were held within the framework of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

During the meeting with the UNECE Executive Secretary, Tatiana Molcean, the parties discussed Georgia’s participation in UNECE projects and initiatives, including those in transport, energy efficiency, green economy and other directions.

The Georgian side informed the Executive Secretary of the UN organization about ongoing projects in transport and logistics in Georgia, after the implementation of which Georgia will be able to enhance its role in terms of regional connectivity and contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the Middle Corridor. Among such projects, the Anaklia Deep Sea Port, railway modernization, East-West Highway and new Tbilisi Airport projects were named.

During the meeting with the Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum (ITF), Young Tae Kim, the focus was made on the importance of digitalizing the transport system. It was emphasized that Georgia considers this process as an important step towards modernizing and simplifying international transport procedures. It was noted that the country also firmly supports the digitalization of bilateral road transport permits.
Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Genadi Arveladze also participated in the meetings.