Vice President Mike Pence hosts PM Kvirikashvili at his residence
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Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili has been received by US Vice President Mike Pence at his residence today.
The two leaders discussed issues on the agenda of relations between Georgia and the US.
Thank you @VP for the very warm and friendly meeting at your home. Looking forward to working with you on the issues discussed to strengthen further #US-#Georgia ties. https://t.co/GSwmCOAKE1
— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) May 24, 2018
It was once again clearly affirmed at the meeting that the US stands by Georgia in addressing all challenges and in embracing opportunities and achievements, reads the press release from the Georgian government press office.
Welcomed Georgian Prime Minister @KvirikashviliGi to our home today. Congratulations to the Republic of Georgia on its centennial! We affirmed the strong U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership and Georgia’s significant contributions to the mission in Afghanistan and global security. pic.twitter.com/6ZLmrNkT0f
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) May 23, 2018
Moreover, Vice President Pence confirmed the US’ readiness to support steps towards Georgia’s integration into NATO, as well as to strengthen the defence and security potential of the country and deepen trade and economic relations.
By the end of the meeting Giorgi Kvirikashvili made an entry to the Book of Honorary Guests located at the residence of the US Vice President.
Georgia’s Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili opened the Second Annual US – Georgia Strategic Partnership Conference today, where he talked about the 100 years of history of independent Georgia.
Pompeo’s speech started with a declaration of support for Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Pompeo sounded a clear and strong message to Russia to withdraw its forces from Georgia’s occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
As Congressman Gerald Connolly said, Georgia is exemplary in the regions with its independence, political pluralism and democratic governance gained in a neighborhood where autocracy and authoritarianism have taken root frequently.
Georgia’s Economy Minister Dimitry Kumsishvili has offered the United States Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Louis Ross to open the US Regional Office of Commerce in Georgia, which would cover South Caucasus states as well as the countries of the region.
Topics discussed at the meeting were related to the upcoming NATO summit and the importance of asserting the progress achieved by Georgia.
The Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has announced that he quits his post due to the controversies on economic and other fundamental issues with the Georgian Dream ruling party and the party head Bidzina Ivanishvili. He stated that now the party leader should be given an opportunity to offer the team which he believes to cope with the current state challenges better.