On March 27, the Ministry of Economy of Georgia reported that Mariam Kvrivishvili, the Economy Minister of Georgia, held a meeting with Gareth Ward, the UK Ambassador to Georgia. During the meeting, the sides discussed the dynamics of economic cooperation between the two countries, including Georgia’s plans to further strengthen its role as a regional transit hub, the positive trend in direct flight connections with the United Kingdom, and Tbilisi’s mechanisms for enforcing sanctions in the maritime transport sector. Tamar Ioseliani and Genadi Arveladze, the Deputy Economy Ministers, also attended the discussion.

"The sides discussed the dynamics of economic cooperation between the two countries," the ministry stated, noting that over the past two years the United Kingdom has ranked first in terms of direct foreign investment in Georgia, reflecting British business confidence in the country’s economic environment. The discussion also highlighted Georgia’s intention to enhance its position as a regional transit hub. Kvrivishvili emphasized that the country "continues its integration into international transport markets and global supply chains through infrastructure modernization." The Georgian side also addressed the enforcement of sanctions in the maritime transport sector. The minister stressed that all procedures at Georgia’s ports are fully aligned with national and international obligations, which the country implements meticulously.