Trump Port – Anaklia

Proposal for joint US-Georgia Management

For the past thirty years, our country’s security has been directly linked to the United States. As any reasonable person knows, the United States has long served as a guarantor of our security. Along with the broader Western world, under the leadership and engagement of the European Union, it remains the only reliable partner capable of safeguarding our security and prosperity.

The main problem with our current government’s approach is that it has forgotten—and deviated from—the course we collectively chose over the years: a clear path toward the West, toward integration with the EU and NATO, a goal even confirmed through a plebiscite.

My vision is to continue and deepen this partnership with the United States. To ensure that the U.S. remains interested and present in Georgia, and continues to protect our security interests, I propose a new and innovative management model for the Anaklia Port—one in which the U.S. administration would manage half of the project, while the other half would remain in the hands of the Georgian people through publicly held shares.

This joint management model between Georgia and the United States opens up numerous opportunities. At the same time, the port would be named after President Trump. I propose calling it “Trump Port – Anaklia,” a name that is both internationally recognizable and symbolically powerful.

Overall, this approach ensures that the United States—and its current administration—remain directly invested in Georgia’s future.

This proposal is inspired by a recent development in the Caucasus, where, with the involvement of the U.S. administration, a corridor was established in Zangezur based on the Armenia-Azerbaijan framework. This corridor, administered by the United States, is monitored and secured by American forces. The U.S. oversees its administration, revenues, taxation, and security—serving as the main mediator. President Trump personally played a role in this process.

Following this example, we should extend a similar model to the strategically vital and vulnerable Anaklia Port. This would ensure continued U.S. engagement, interest, and investment in Georgia’s security, prosperity, and economic growth.

There are three main reasons why this is necessary:

First: It guarantees the security of both the port and Georgia as a whole. No contract has yet been signed with the Chinese state company, and the situation remains opaque and uncertain. Signing such a contract would be unacceptable. Currently, this lack of transparency fuels corruption under the temporary administration. Establishing “Trump Port – Anaklia” would allow direct U.S. participation, making the port a solid guarantee for both national security and Georgia’s geopolitical standing.

Second: It continues the Middle Corridor project, in which the U.S. was previously involved but which has since stalled. Under the current administration, all efforts seem directed at keeping the U.S. disengaged. As is well known, the Middle Corridor is a key transport and trade route from China to Europe that passes through Georgia. With attention now diverted toward Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, the Georgian government has shown little interest in strengthening ties with the U.S., putting us at risk of losing our place in this vital route. Establishing “Trump Port – Anaklia” would naturally reignite American interest and ensure the corridor’s success. Any operational issues, cargo handling, or international logistics would be managed efficiently under this model, which includes a major geopolitical partner.

Third: The involvement of an American consortium, managed directly by the U.S. administration, would guarantee that the port is properly utilized, successful, and integrated into global trade routes from the very beginning. Similar models exist around the world—most major ports are managed through international cooperation rather than by a single national entity. Establishing such an international consortium is a standard practice between public and private partners. This approach is well-tested and can be smoothly implemented in Georgia.

“Trump Port – Anaklia” would serve as both a guarantee of the port’s success and a cornerstone of Georgia’s security and prosperity. I am confident that this proposal will attract strong interest from both the U.S. administration and our partners in the European Union, and I intend to present it to them personally.