**US Senators Concerned About Anaklia Port Deal**
Members of the Helsinki Commission have spoken out about a decision to give the rights to develop the Anaklia deep-water port to a Chinese company. This company has been sanctioned by the United States.
The commission is worried that this deal will affect not just Georgia, but also other countries in the Black Sea region. They think it could help China’s economic coercion efforts in the area.
**Concerns About China’s Influence**
The commission says that the developers involved have a history of using infrastructure projects to exploit and destabilize their host countries. This includes making those countries dependent on China.
China’s growing presence in the Black Sea, alongside Russia, makes the region less safe and limits free trade and commerce. The commission is urging Georgia to reconsider its decision and choose a more transparent bidding process.
**A Statement from the Helsinki Commission**
“We are troubled by reports of Georgian Dream’s decision,” said the statement. “The developers involved have a history of using infrastructure development projects to exploit and destabilize their host countries.”
The commission wants Georgia to think carefully about its economic future and make sure it is not giving up control to China.
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