Georgian ambassador discusses deepening “strategic partnership” with US congressman
The meeting also focused on the prospects of deepening Georgia-US ties, with Zalkaliani stressing the importance of close economic cooperation between the two countries. Photo: David Zalkaliani/Twitter
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Prospects of deepening the “strategic partnership” and cooperation between Georgia and the United States were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between Georgian ambassador David Zalkaliani and US congressman Brian Babin.
The ambassador said in a social media post he had discussed the “difficult situation” in the Black Sea region amidst the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine with Babin.
The meeting also focused on the prospects of deepening Georgia-US ties, with Zalkaliani stressing the importance of close economic cooperation between the two countries.
Enjoyed meeting w/ Congressman @RepBrianBabin to discuss the difficult situation in our region, the strength of the ???????????????? strategic partnership, and the importance of increasing economic/commercial ties between our two countries. pic.twitter.com/4JZAhb4w9z
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) September 15, 2022
The congressman thanked the Georgian prime minister, government and ambassador for their efforts to promote bilateral economic cooperation and raise it to a “higher level”.
The parties also discussed the existing defence and security partnership between Georgia and the United States.