Turkmenistan and Georgia Sign Protocol to Build Caspian-Black Sea Transport Corridor

Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili held a series of diplomatic meetings in Ashgabat on May 7, 2026, culminating in a signed protocol to deepen bilateral economic and transport cooperation. The visit began with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Nokerguly Atagulyev meeting Kvrivishvili to discuss Turkmenistan's interest in establishing warehouse and logistics infrastructure at Georgian ports and collaborating on maritime digitalization through the National Maritime Single Window system. Georgia outlined its ambition to serve as a regional digital hub connecting Europe and Asia via a Black Sea subsea cable.

The discussions escalated when President Berdimuhamedov received Kvrivishvili, focusing on attracting Turkmen investment into Georgia's transport, logistics, production, trade, and tourism sectors. Georgia positioned itself as a key partner offering Black Sea port access and connectivity to Europe, emphasizing the Middle Corridor as a reliable alternative to disrupted global supply chains. Berdimuhamedov stressed the strategic importance of the Lapis Lazuli, Green Port, and Caspian Sea-Black Sea corridor projects.

The visit coincided with the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Georgian Commission on Economic Cooperation, which Kvrivishvili co-chaired. The commission concluded by signing a protocol to implement planned activities. Both nations agreed to diversify trade in petrochemicals, textiles, and agricultural products while prioritizing transport and logistics. A key strategic goal emerged: integrating the Turkmenbashi International Seaport with Georgia's port of Poti to create a logistics chain connecting Central Asia to Europe. The discussions also covered energy project implementation and expanding cultural and humanitarian ties through joint scientific conferences and sports events.