US House Foreign Affairs Committee approves act in support of Georgia

The United States House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved an act in support of Georgia’s territorial integrity and security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia said on Wednesday.

In passing the legislation through the House, American lawmakers stressed standing with the country and further deepening relations between Georgia and the US was “vital”, the foreign office added.

Pending approval in a plenary session of the House of Representatives, the bill will be sent to the Senate for further confirmation.

In comments on the act, Congressman Adam Kinzinger underlined the threats Georgia faced, and the importance of US support, by saying “this act underscores US support for Georgia's territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty, reflected in growing support for security.”