Deputy Economy Minister, NATO Representative discuss energy reforms of Georgia

The Ministry said Appathurai confirmed his support for the energy sector of Georgia and pledged support for promoting its development. Photo: Ministry of Economy

Agenda.ge, 03 May 2023 - 16:39, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Romeo Mikautadze and James Appathurai, the NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, on Wednesday discussed reforms in Georgia’s energy sector at their meeting in Tbilisi.

The Ministry of Economy said the parties discussed energy projects for strengthening Georgia’s energy security, with Appathurai emphasising the Black Sea submarine cable project - conceived to connect the electrical grid of the South Caucasus to those of European states.

The NATO official said the project was important not only for the development of Georgia but also for the wider South Caucasus region.

He also noted Georgia had “great energy potential” and its resources provided for increasing the domestic generation capacity, which he called “essential” for economic development. 

The Ministry said Appathurai confirmed his support for the energy sector of Georgia and pledged support for promoting its development.