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Georgian PM congratulates Mike Pompeo on appointment as US state secretary

The Senate voted 57-42 to approve Pompeo as America's top diplomat. Photo:Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

Agenda.ge, 27 Apr 2018 - 17:07, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has congratulated Mike Pompeo on his appointment as the new state secretary of the United States, replacing Rex Tillerson in the post.

Congratulations to Mike #Pompeo on his confirmation as the 70th Secretary of State! I wish him success in his future endeavors. Looking forward to further deepening and strengthening strategic partnership between #Georgia and the #USA. #USGeorgia @StateDept
— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) April 27, 2018

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