At the international economic forum in Davos, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan discussed the possibility of creating direct trade routes that could bypass transit through Georgia. Although the initiative is still at the discussion stage, it has already raised serious concerns in Tbilisi about the country’s future role as a key transport corridor between the Caucasus, the Caspian region, and Europe.

It is worth noting that Georgia has historically served as an important transit hub for goods moving from Central Asia and the Caucasus region to Europe, as well as for the import and export of energy resources. A potential reduction in Georgian transit could negatively impact revenues from transport logistics, reduce the country’s strategic significance, and call into question investment plans for infrastructure projects such as railways and highways that are part of the Middle Corridor.

In Tbilisi, officials note that direct trade between Armenia and Azerbaijan via new routes could theoretically accelerate the movement of goods and reduce costs for neighboring countries, but at the same time, it weakens economic dependence on Georgia and diminishes its influence in regional politics. Experts warn that even a partial decline in transit flows will create long-term economic challenges for the Georgian economy and may require a revision of strategies for transport sector development and foreign economic policy.

Amid discussions of direct routes, uncertainty and risks remain: much depends on political stability in the region, the resolution of contentious issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the participation of international investors in implementing new logistics projects. Thus, the current talks in Davos raise questions about Georgia’s future strategic position in the South Caucasus transport network and its ability to maintain its role as the main regional transit hub.

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23.01.2026 08:58