Pelosi: US remains “unwavering” in support of Georgia’s sovereignty in face of Russian aggression
Pelosi said in passing the Georgia Support Act, the House had reaffirmed America’s opposition to Russia’s illegal occupation of the Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) and Abkhazia regions since the 2008 Russia-Georgia war. Photo: Twitter/Nancy Pelosi
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The United States Congress “proudly stands” with the people of Georgia, and the country remains “unwavering” in its support of Georgia’s sovereignty in the face of Russian aggression, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday following a meeting with the Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili.
Pelosi said in passing the Georgia Support Act, the House had reaffirmed America’s opposition to Russia’s illegal occupation of the Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) and Abkhazia regions since the 2008 Russia-Georgia war.
Today, I had the official privilege of welcoming Her Excellency Salome Zourabichvili, President of Georgia, to the U.S. Capitol.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) April 28, 2022
Congress proudly stands with the people of Georgia, and we remain unwavering in support of their sovereignty in the face of Russian aggression. pic.twitter.com/UFfDJWVGCG
“This bipartisan legislation authorises sanctions on those complicit in Russia's human rights violations against the people of Georgia,” Pelosi said.
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Georgia Support Act, establishing a strategic partnership between the two countries at the legislative level.
The legislation underscores the US’ support for Georgia's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and European and Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as the right of Georgian citizens to support foreign and security policies of their state without interference or coercion from other countries.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili expressed her gratitude to Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, for approving the Georgia Support Act on Thursday.
Zourabichvili noted the Act reaffirmed the US’ support for Georgia, highlighting the importance of strategic partnership between two countries.
Ambassador Designate of Georgia to the United States David Zalkaliani on Thursday said the approval of Georgia Support Act by the United States House of Representatives reinforced “strategic partnership” between the two countries.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Ilia Darchiashvili said on Thursday the approval of Georgia Support Act by the United States House of Representatives showed the “importance” of Georgia as a “reliable strategic partner” for the US.
The United States House of Representatives has approved the Georgia Support Act, establishing a “strategic partnership” between the two countries “at the legislative level”, the Georgian foreign office said on Thursday.
Georgia’s resistance to “Russian tyranny” should be an inspiration, United States Senator Roger Wicker said on Friday following a meeting with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili on Friday told the United States-based National Public Radio it was “important” the US offer “outspoken” support to Georgia and Moldova while offering help to Ukraine in its defence against the ongoing Russian invasion.