ArmInfo. Georgia does not rule out Armenia's participation in the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway project and is ready to deepen transit cooperation with Yerevan, as stated by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze following the opening ceremony of the new BTK railway line.
According to him, Tbilisi attaches great importance to cooperation with Armenia in developing the region's transport and transit functions. "When we talk about developing Georgia's connectivity, Armenia is given great importance. We are ready to deepen cooperation and partnership with our Armenian friends, including in the development of transit services," Kobakhidze noted.
Responding to a question about the potential inclusion of Armenia in the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars project, the head of the Georgian government stated that such an option is possible.
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, which has been operating in test mode since 2017, has transported over 1.8 million tons of cargo, including approximately 90,000 containers, during its pilot operation. During this period, a steady growth trend in freight traffic has been clearly evident, further confirming the economic and logistical significance of this transport corridor. This railway line is an integral part of the Middle Corridor, which plays a special role in ensuring transport connectivity between Europe and Asia. Once the route is fully operational, the railway's capacity will reach 5 million tons per year, significantly enhancing our region's transit capabilities and further boosting the competitiveness of the Middle Corridor.
