Georgian PM attends Donald Trump’s reception
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The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump, have met with the Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili.
The meeting was held yesterday in the United States (US) within the official reception on behalf of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, in honor of heads of delegations participating in the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Yesterday Kvirikashvili delivered his speech at the Session where he stated "Georgia is growing. Georgia is vibrant. Georgia is resilient in the face of challenges”.
I speak today as one steward of our nation, with thanks to all who love and support Georgia. I thank you”, said Kvirikashvili.
The Georgian delegation departed to the US on September 17 and will arrive back to Georgia on September 24.
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Georgia is a sovereign state and we respect its right to make decisions on its own regarding its defence, says the US Ambassador to Georgia. Ian Kelly’s comment comes after the State Department consented to the sale of a man-portable anti-tank system to Georgia.
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