The Middle Corridor is not just an option but a crucial condition for global trade - Kobakhidze

"The Middle Corridor, which connects East Asia with Europe through Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Turkey, offers a rare asset in the modern world: a stable and reliable transit route that can overcome geopolitical divides," stated Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze during his speech at the 2026 World Government Summit.

"Today, the question we face is not about the transformation itself, which is clearly happening, but how we respond to it: how to create a trade system that is resilient enough to withstand geopolitical shocks while also being open enough to ensure prosperity. In a world where traditional routes are unreliable, alternative corridors are becoming essential. Countries that can overcome disagreements in a fragmented global economy are invaluable, and in an era of uncertainty, stability itself becomes a strategic asset. The world does not need a decrease in trade, but rather more resilient trade. It does not need isolation, but the diversification of minds. It does not need to choose sides; it needs reliable connecting bridges."

"This is exactly what the Middle Corridor leads to, which is no longer just an option, but a crucial condition for global trade. The Middle Corridor connects East Asia with Europe through Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Turkey, offering a rare resource in the modern world: a stable and reliable transit route that can overcome geopolitical divisions," noted the Prime Minister.