US Senator Coons: we hope EU will “swiftly” welcome Georgia

The Senator thanked Georgia for supporting Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Photo: ipn.ge

Agenda.ge, 21 Apr 2022 - 23:27, Tbilisi,Georgia

US Senator Chris Coons expressed his hope the European Union would “swiftly” welcome Georgia as a new member during a joint press point with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili in Tbilisi on Thursday.

Coons marked the “significant” 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Georgia and the US, saying the sides worked “closely together to build the institutions, the capabilities of partnership and of democracy.”

The Senator thanked Georgia for supporting Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion, pointing out the assistance had been provided both by the country and its residents.

Coons pledged the US would continue providing “support, investment and development” for Georgia in the future.

We are here intentionally. We are here because we know Georgia is important. We are here because we see the critical steps Georgia is taking in this region and on the world stage, and we thank you - for your leadership, your friendship and your partnership,” he said.