Published on: 2026-09-25
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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September 24, 2026 UN
Speaking at the general political debates of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that lasting peace cannot be imposed by force: it must be built on the basis of dialogue and mutual respect. He recalled that, according to Tbilisi’s assessment, 20 percent of Georgia’s territory remains “under the occupation of the Russian Federation,” and hundreds of thousands of citizens cannot return to their homes.
Kobakhidze addressed the residents of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, emphasizing that the peoples share a common history, and the population of these regions “remains and will always be part of our common future.”
The Prime Minister called the current moment an opportunity to open a new chapter in relations in the South Caucasus. According to him, Georgia strives to promote regional cooperation and peaceful resolution, and the fruits of economic growth should benefit the entire region. Georgia, he stated, thanks to its location and access to the Black Sea, can strengthen transport and trade links between Central Asia and Europe, including connecting landlocked countries in the region with global markets.
Georgia plans to invest seven billion dollars in transport infrastructure development by 2032. Kobakhidze listed the modernization of railways, construction of the Anaklia deep-sea port, a new international airport in Tbilisi, and expansion of the highway network. He also mentioned plans to develop an underwater fiber-optic cable in the Black Sea and digital infrastructure. According to the prime minister, the country’s economy has grown on average by 9.3 percent per year over the past five years, and the poverty rate, based on the data he provided, has decreased from 21.3 percent in 2020 to 7.1 percent.
Kobakhidze stated that further growth should lead to increased incomes, expanded employment, and a reduction in the gap between urban and rural areas. He emphasized that Georgia is open to cooperation with international partners based on mutual respect and equality. The Prime Minister also supported the UN-80 initiative, noting the need to strengthen the effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of the United Nations.
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