PM Garibashvili, US Ambassador discuss Georgia’s “appreciated” support for Ukraine
The Georgia-US strategic partnership being at an “all-time high” was also noted during the meeting, with Degnan delivering Washington’s message of bipartisan support for Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations. Photo: Government of Georgia.
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Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and the United States Ambassador Kelly Degnan discussed the “clear and unambiguous” support for Ukraine by the Georgian government on the backdrop of the ongoing military invasion of the country by Russia, government administration said on Monday.
The meeting between the two officials discussed the armed conflict in Ukraine, with Garibashvili reaffirming solidarity with the Ukrainian people and stressing the invasion was absolutely unacceptable and violated the principles of international law.
Political support and humanitarian assistance from Georgia to Ukraine was pointed out at the meeting, the government office also said, with Degnan noting Georgia’s “clear and unambiguous” stance on the developments and adding the attitude merited “appreciation”.
The PM and the Ambassador also emphasised the importance of the unity of the international community against violations of European security and the principles of international law.
The Georgia-US strategic partnership being at an “all-time high” was also noted during the meeting, with Degnan delivering Washington’s message of bipartisan support for Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations.
Support for Ukraine is unwavering and unity is the most important message to send to Russia amid its invasion of the country, US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan said after a meeting with Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, on Monday.
The ongoing military operations by the Russian troops in Ukraine are unacceptable and contrary to the principles of international law, Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said at the government meeting today, with the government head outlining his team’s initiatives for supporting Ukraine’s population under the circumstances.
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Kelly Degnan, the United States ambassador to Georgia, on Thursday said the US “greatly appreciated” Georgia's support for Ukraine in international forums since the beginning of the ongoing Russian invasion of the country.
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