Georgian PM, Parliament Speaker thank US for passing 'historic bill' supporting Georgia
The US House of Representatives passed the Georgia Support Act yesterday. Photo: shutterstock.
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Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and Parliament Speaker Archil Talakvadze have thanked the US House of Representatives for passing the Georgia Support Act with strong bipartisan support, with Gakharia saying that “it is the first standalone legislation related to Georgia dedicated to taking our partnership to the next level.”
Talakvadze said that “it is a very important decision,” and “we are very grateful for the great support.”
On behalf of the Georgian people, I want to thank the US House of Representatives for passing the #Georgia Support Act. It represents the first standalone legislation related to Georgia dedicated to taking our partnership to the next level. The #US is our closest strategic ally.
— Giorgi Gakharia (@GakhariaGiorgi) October 22, 2019
The United States House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill introduced by congressmen Adam Kinzinger and Gerry Connolly [and co-sponsored by 31 other US legislators] yesterday.
With the passing the Georgia Support Act the US declares its support for:
- Continued development of democratic values in Georgia, including free and fair elections, public sector transparency and accountability, the rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts.
- The country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.
- The right of the Georgian people to freely determine their future and make independent and sovereign choices on foreign and security policy.Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic and European integration.
Grateful to #US House of Representatives for passing the historic legislation — #Georgia Support Act. #Georgia???????? is proud to be the true ally and partner to the #USA???????? Thank you @RepKinzinger @GerryConnolly @LeaderHoyer @GOPLeader @HouseForeign @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats ???????????????????? https://t.co/xrq7vOrOgS
— Embassy of Georgia???????? in US (@GeorgianEmbassy) October 22, 2019
After the Georgia Support Act is also passed by the Senate, it will need to be signed by President Donald Trump in order to be officially enacted.
See the Support Act here.