Georgian Ministry of Infrastructure reported that the country is taking steps to deepen partnership in infrastructure development with Turkey. Minister Revaz Sokhadze is leading an official delegation, comprising of Levan Darakhvelidze, Chairman of the Roads Department, along with his deputies, to Turkey where high-level meetings are being held to explore new avenues of cooperation and knowledge exchange.
The visit began in Ankara with a meeting between Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Giorgi Koberidze, and Mehmet Akif Balta, Director of Turkey’s General Agency of State Waters. The discussions focused on expanding bilateral collaboration in water supply and wastewater management.
Balta briefed the Georgian side on the operations and ongoing projects of Turkey’s General Directorate of Water Supply and Sewerage. He reaffirmed Turkey’s readiness to assist Georgia by sharing its extensive technical experience and best practices. “We are willing and prepared to share our technical expertise with our friendly neighbor, Georgia. We are also ready to host representatives from Georgia’s relevant agencies so they can observe our projects and results firsthand,” said Balta.
Deputy Minister Koberidze expressed gratitude for Turkey’s hospitality and commended its remarkable progress in infrastructure development. “Turkey is among the world’s leaders in infrastructure development. It is vital for Georgia to learn from this experience, adopt advanced technologies, and implement best practices in both current and future projects,” he stated.
As part of the ongoing visit, Minister Revaz Sokhadze is expected to meet with Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure to discuss broader cooperation in the transport sector. The Georgian delegation will also visit several major transport infrastructure facilities to gain insights into Turkey’s development strategies and explore future joint initiatives.
