Papuashvili: Peace between Armenia, and Azerbaijan to transform   security landscape of  South Caucasus

ArmInfo. The ongoing efforts towards a lasting  peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia open a historic opportunity for the wider Black Sea region, as stated by Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili during  his speech at the 66th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly  of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC).

"Peace has already been achieved on the ground, thus transforming the  security landscape of the South Caucasus and opening up immense  potential for the entire Black Sea region from an economic and  connectivity perspective. We also welcome steps to normalize  relations between Armenia and Turkey," Papuashvili said, according to  Georgian media. Additionally, he noted that the Black Sea region's  strategic, economic, and security significance has grown  significantly in recent years. "Our geographic space, connecting  Europe and Asia, has always been at the crossroads of civilizations.  Today, despite numerous challenges and a challenging geopolitical  environment, we must unite our efforts in all areas of cooperation  that will make our region more stable, secure, and developing. In  this context, peace is the most fundamental prerequisite. Long-term  peace is not only a desirable condition, but also the foundation upon  which prosperity, sustainability, and shared growth must be built,"  the parliamentarian noted.

Papuashvili highlighted initiatives that, he said, could play a  decisive role in f connectivity. "We believe that  connectivity-physical, digital, economic, and human-must become one  of the central pillars of our cooperation. In this context, the  Middle Corridor has emerged as an important, fast, efficient, and  secure route. We remain fully committed to developing the  infrastructure, related policies, and partnerships that will enhance  its capabilities and competitiveness. Flagship initiatives such as  the Black Sea submarine cable, fiber-optic cable, and the Black Sea  maritime services can play a decisive role in the area of  connectivity. We are committed to accelerating the implementation of  these initiatives," he concluded.