Georgian PM says relations with US will be “rebooted qualitatively” with Ambassador's involvement

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday said his Government’s relations with the United States would be “qualitatively rebooted” with the involvement of Robin Dunnigan, the US Ambassador to Georgia, starting next year.

At a press conference held in the Government Administration, Kobakhidze also noted “unfortunately” Dannigan had “no way to qualitatively change anything at the moment” in relations between the two states, but added he “respected and appreciated” the Ambassador’s “attitude” toward the country.

Personally, I respect her very much and appreciate her pragmatic and rational attitude. Unfortunately, she does not have the opportunity to change anything qualitatively at this stage, but with her, with her involvement, including her personal qualities, we are sure that we will be able to restart relations qualitatively from next year”, he emphasised.

The head of the Government also claimed “pressure related to specific interests” from the West would be placed on his Government by the end of the year, but added “as soon as the political interests change”, relations between the administrations of Georgia and the US would be “rebooted”.