The 2021-2024 program of the Government of Georgia speaks about the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway project as the largest transport-logistics project.
The document clarifies that after completing the project, the country will be able to attract additional freight flows.
"Integration into international transport systems and regional cooperation will continue to improve the transit corridor's competitiveness. Work with partner countries is planned for the digital formation of the corridor. Creation of a digital platform which will increase efficiency and ensure the sustainability of cargo transportation through Georgia is also planned," the document reads.
According to the government program, work will continue in Georgia to develop container traffic in order to increase the share of rail freight.
It is also explained that the completion of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway project will significantly reduce the time required for the transportation of goods between Asia and Europe.
The integration of the Baku-Nakhchivan-Turkish railway with BTK is being considered. After the Nakhchivan Railway construction was announced, some experts felt that Georgia would be beyond the Iron Silk Road. However, some logistics experts believe that our country has such a favorable geopolitical location, its competition, and weakening of the transit function is baseless.
In order for Georgia to remain an accountable player on the Silk Road map, experts say, a joint venture should be set up on the Kars Railway, which is stipulated in the agreement with Azerbaijan.
Bela Gelashvili
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