US confirms support before NATO Summit
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The United States (US) has reconfirmed it unwaveringly supported Georgia’s aspiration to join NATO.
Details of a telephone conversation between Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and US Vice President Joe Biden was published on the Georgian Government’s and the White House official websites on August 22.
The conversation was about bilateral relations, Georgia’s deepening partnership with NATO and Georgia’s efforts to attract foreign investment and grow its economy.
Vice President Biden underscored his support for Georgia’s NATO membership aspirations as well as the US’ "steadfast commitment” to Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.
The two leaders agreed on the importance of pursuing reforms to strengthen the rule of law in Georgia and attract greater foreign investment, including from the US.
The leaders also pledged to continue to stay in close touch regarding developments in Ukraine and elsewhere in the region.
The United States of America are offering Georgia an additional $5 million USD in aid, bringing the total amount of support funds offered to Georgia this year by the US to around $65 million USD. The additional money would support people living near the boundary line in Georgia's occupied territories.
Ways to develop Georgia’s security were on the agenda when the county’s President met United States Vice President in Ukraine yesterday following the inauguration ceremony of Ukraine's newly elected President Petro Poroshenko.
Georgia's NATO membership prospects will be discussed at high-level US meetings, which Georgia’s Defence Minister Irakli Alasania is scheduled to attend.
Prime Minister Garibashvili and other members of the Georgian delegation have met the US Vice-President Joe Biden and US Senators.
With six days to go until Georgia participates in the NATO Summit in Wales, Georgian high officials are looking forward to positive outcomes from the annual meeting.
NATO may hold military exercises in Georgia and establish a military training centre in the country, see more Georgian participation in NATO exercises and possibly expand the local NATO liaison office - a top NATO official said.
A top American military official is in Georgia and offering support to the small nation as it looks to develop closer ties with the West.