BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 21. Georgia is set
to assume the chairmanship of the Organization of the Black Sea
Economic Cooperation (BSEC) on January 1, 2026, Trend reports citing the
Georgian Foreign Ministry.
The announcement was made during the 51st session of the Council
of Foreign Ministers of the Black Sea Economic Zone. Georgia will
lead the organization for a six-month term, concluding on June 30,
2026.
According to a statement from the Georgian Foreign Ministry, the
chairmanship will prioritize projects related to transport
infrastructure, logistics, and energy. Furthermore, Georgia intends
to focus on promoting peace, stability, and enhanced cooperation
across the Black Sea region.
The BSEC, established in 1992 at the initiative of Türkiye, is a
regional economic organization headquartered in Istanbul. It
currently comprises 13 member states from the Black Sea region and
the Southern Balkans.
