Tbilisi is seeking to draw greater international attention to maritime security, the protection of critical infrastructure and the use of new technologies in the Black Sea region. Against the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, these issues are becoming increasingly important for countries bordering the Black Sea.

 

On 29 October, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Khatuna Totladze participated in a high-level UN Security Council meeting dedicated to new technologies and maritime security.

The discussions focused on the changing nature of maritime threats, the impact of technological developments on international security, and the need to strengthen international cooperation in protecting maritime infrastructure.

The Black Sea remains a vital region for international trade, energy supplies and transport links connecting the South Caucasus with Turkiye and European markets. The security and stability of maritime routes directly affect Georgia's economic and transit interests.

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has demonstrated the vulnerability of commercial shipping, port infrastructure and energy facilities in conditions of military confrontation. The use of unmanned maritime systems, electronic warfare capabilities and advanced surveillance technologies is significantly reshaping traditional approaches to maritime security.

 

Under these circumstances, strengthening Georgia's maritime surveillance capabilities, sharing information with international partners, improving port resilience and protecting critical infrastructure are becoming increasingly important. These efforts are aimed not only at preventing direct military threats but also at countering sabotage, cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid threats. Georgia's participation in discussions at the UN Security Council also reflects Tbilisi's intention to strengthen the international dimension of Black Sea security.

Cooperation with NATO and European partners in maritime surveillance, maritime situational awareness, intelligence-sharing and critical infrastructure protection is also of particular importance. Such mechanisms could enhance Georgia's resilience to emerging threats and strengthen the security of transport corridors running through the South Caucasus.

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01.11.2026 06:58