Chargé d’Affaires Alan Purcell participated in the Black Sea Platform Annual Conference, organized by the EU-Georgia Business Council. During the event, he underlined Georgia’s significant position in the Middle Corridor, a trade route that links Central Asia to global markets.
Purcell stated that the United States has consistently supported Georgia’s development of this corridor. He referenced substantial investments from the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) in expanding capacity at the New Poti Sea Port, which aims to enhance regional connectivity. Purcell also noted growing interest from American businesses in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, digital trade, and logistics.
He remarked on the broader impact of the Middle Corridor beyond transportation: “The Middle Corridor is more than a transport route — it drives innovation, cooperation, and economic growth.” Purcell welcomed recent diplomatic developments in the region and highlighted “the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement,” adding that “stability creates space for new economic opportunities, including through the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP).”
Purcell concluded by reaffirming continued U.S. support for Georgia and efforts to promote connectivity, stability, and shared prosperity across both the Black Sea and Trans-Caspian regions.