US official stresses Georgia “critically important” for regional peace, stability
In his remarks, Reeker, who is on a visit to Georgia, noted the country continued to contribute to regional security. Photo: Kostas Tsironis/EPA
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Philip Reeker, the senior adviser of the United States department of state for Caucasus negotiations, on Thursday said Georgia's role was “critically important” for regional peace, stability and interconnectivity.
In his remarks, Reeker, who is on a visit to Georgia, noted the country continued to contribute to regional security.
I am delighted to be back in Georgia - a country that is critically important for regional peace, stability and interconnectivity. When I was here last year I worked closely with Georgian leaders to mediate between your neighbours, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Prime minister Irakli Garibashvili played an indispensable role in ensuring the release of detainees and sharing the location of landmines in combat zones”, Reeker said.
The US official also stressed his country remained “committed” to helping ensure the “security and prosperity” of Georgia.
The US remains committed to helping ensure the security and prosperity of Georgia as we have for the past 30 years. This includes our full commitment to Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are proud to stand with Georgia as you pursue NATO and EU membership”, he noted.
“The US will continue to do what we can to help you achieve Euro-Atlantic integration because that’s the future the people want and deserve”, Reeker concluded.