Minister Gvozdeykov and the Georgian Ambassador discussed maritime and air connectivity between the two countries

Bulgaria and Georgia continue their cooperation on the development of transport connectivity. This became clear at a meeting between the Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Gvozdeykov and the Ambassador of Georgia to Bulgaria H. E. Otar Berdzenishvili.

‘We are looking at the possibilities of implementing projects that will have an impact in the business, economy and tourism sectors,’ Minister Gvozdeykov said. He highlighted the need for the opening of a direct air route between Bulgaria and Georgia and stressed the need for joint actions to develop the ‘Middle Corridor’.

Georgi Gvozdeykov pointed out that Georgia is an important partner for Bulgaria in the Black Sea region and stressed the importance of the development of ferry services between the two countries. 

Regarding communications and digital connectivity, the Minister of Transport noted that the Bulgarian side is ready to support the construction of a submarine fibre optic cable for data transmission in the Black Sea, which will connect the two countries.