Irakli Garibashvili: We officially start taking actions for building the Anaklia Port. Construction will start this year

We are officially starting actions for building the Anaklia Port. Construction will start this year. It was announced by Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Executive Government Meeting today.

According to the Head of Government of Georgia, 51% will belong to the state, while 49% will be tendered internationally. Nevertheless, the Government will not wait until investors express their interest and construction works will commence this year.

Irakli Garibashvili noted that roads and highways are actively constructed, airports – extended and other concepts – developed.

“We are officially starting actions for the construction of Anaklia Port. The Ministry of Economy is designing relevant procedures. Let me remind you that our decision is as follows: 51% will belong to the state, while 49% will be tendered internationally and potential investors will be invited to bid. Nevertheless, we will not expect their interest to be expressed and will launch the construction process this year. This task is to start the construction of Anaklia Port this year. Also, roads and highways are actively constructed, airports – extended and other concepts – developed. So, we have positive news in every direction” concluded Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia.