Georgian Defence Minister meets US Assistant Secretary of State

Irakli Alasania has ended his official visit to the United States by attending a meeting with Victoria Nuland, the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs at the US State Department.  

The Georgian Ministry of Defence said the parties discussed bilateral cooperation issues between the US and Georgia. Cooperation in terms of defence and future plans were particularly stressed at the meeting.  

Georgia's Defence Minister and Assistant Secretary Nuland also spoke about issues in the Caucasus region and ways to ensure regional security. Building up Georgia's defence, signing the Association Agreement with the European Union (EU) and preparation works for the NATO summit in Wales this September were also on the agenda.  

In addition, the parties discussed the newest developments in Ukraine and the importance of sharing the experience. 

Deputy Minister of Defence Mikheil Darchiashvili and Ambassador of Georgia to the US Archil Gegeshidze also attended the meeting, as well as US Deputy Assistant Secretaries of State Eric Rubin and Thomas Melia.