BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb. 15
By Tamilla Mamedova - Trend:
Georgia has great potential as a transit country for Kazakhstan, especially as free trade agreements allow it, said Giorgi Jakhutashvili, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Georgia, Trend reports via Georgian media.
"Traditional industries are obvious: energy, real estate, tourism, minerals, and logistics. In general, For example, we want and need to position ourselves in the context of an international logistics hub, moving from a corridor function to a hub one, which is probably interesting for Kazakhstan," he said.
According to Jakhutashvili, Kazakhstan is a participant in the Silk Road, which runs from China to Europe.
"We want to transit Asian and Chinese companies through Georgia to Europe and vice versa. Both Europe and Asia are excellent growing markets and therefore it is impossible and not expedient to do so without Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and the countries participating in this whole chain. Therefore, it is quite important to deepen the partnership, which requires constant work and refinement," he said.
"We have planned and will register the Kazakh-Georgian economic union in the shortest time. The union brings together Kazakh companies in Georgia, including individuals, as well as Georgian companies interested in the Kazakh market. The goals of the organization will be presented in 4 main directions, such as the development of trade, investment, tourism, and cultural relations," he added.
According to the consul, it is necessary to focus on research and solve the existing problems in these areas.
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