INTEGRATION POLICY OF GEORGIA IN THE EUROPEAN UNION INTO TRANSPORT NETWORK DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Due to its advantageous geographic location, Georgia has the potential to become the main logistics center in the Caucasus and Central Asia, which is one of the key factors in increasing the country's competitiveness, which will contribute to export-led economic growth. In globalization, the importance of enhancing logistics and transit capabilities for the region becoming crucial. International economic and trade relations are directly related to the development of transit potential. The article deals with the issues of the transport corridor of Georgia, the expansion of the role of the European Union and the development of the EU-Asia transit potential, the dynamics of international cargo transportation, the reasons and prospects for changes. It is noted that the further development of the Georgian transit corridor mainly depends on one belt - the strategy of movement, the organization of the new Silk Road. The further solution of the problems of the transit corridor will be greatly influenced by the main economic reforms, launching of new large logistics projects, development of the logistics infrastructure, Increasing trade turnover, etc.