The 2022 national security strategy of the United States outlines the country will support “European aspirations” of Georgia and Moldova and their commitment to “important institutional reforms”.
Published on Wednesday, the document notes that in line with the US’ support for Ukraine, “we will also work to enhance the stability and resilience of other democracies”.
We will support the European aspirations of Georgia and Moldova and their commitment to important institutional reforms. We will assist partners in strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, and economic development in the Western Balkans”, the strategy says.
The document also notes the US will “back diplomatic efforts” to resolve conflict in the South Caucasus, in reference to tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.