US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tweeted earlier today that he has ‘wrapped up his great visit’ to Georgia.
While in Tbilisi yesterday on his first official visit, Austin met with Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze and Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.
In both meetings, Austin discussed the regional security situation and, in particular, the threat posed by Russia to Georgia and Black Sea region. Austin conveyed unwavering US support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the US Department of Defence stated earlier today.
Wrapping up a great visit to Tbilisi. Thank you to PM @GharibashviliGe and Defense Minister Burchuladze for meeting with me yesterday to discuss shared security concerns and reaffirm the strength of the U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership. https://t.co/3lq67pygvH
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 19, 2021