US European Command chief highlights “fantastic progress” made by Georgian defence forces
In his remarks at the Georgian defence ministry, Cavoli noted it was “important” to ensure Georgia was able to maintain its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Photo: MOD of Georgia
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General Christopher Cavoli, the commander of the United States European Command, on Thursday highlighted “fantastic progress” made by the Georgian defence forces over the years.
In his remarks at the Georgian defence ministry, Cavoli noted it was “important” to ensure Georgia was able to maintain its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“The Georgian defence forces have made fantastic progress over the years, professionalising the force, and becoming the sort of serious military force that is capable of defending this nation”, Cavoli said.
What is important to us is that Georgia is able to maintain its independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and above all, that it is able to remain at peace, at peace and unified here and in the region”, he continued.
Cavoli also stressed that the military cooperation between the two countries was going “extremely well”.
Georgia’s strategic partnership with the US and the cooperation between the two countries were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between prime minister Irakli Garibashvili and Cavoli.
Garibashvili thanked the general for supporting the country's Euro-Atlantic integration process and emphasised the importance of the visit.
Georgia’s strategic partnership with the United States and the cooperation between the two countries were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between prime minister Irakli Garibashvili and general Christopher Cavoli, the commander of the United States European Command.
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.
Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday discussed the importance of the United States-Georgia strategic partnership and the “positive dynamic” in existing cooperation with Philip Reeker, the state department senior adviser for Caucasus negotiations and the Geneva International Discussions.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Philip Reeker, the Senior Adviser of the United States Department of State for Caucasus Negotiations and the Geneva International Discussions, met in Tbilisi on Monday to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, regional and global security challenges and the situation in Georgia’s Russian-occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) regions, the Administration of the Government of Georgia said.
The situation in the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia was discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, UN Representative Cihan Sultanoğlu, EU Special Representative Toivo Klaar and Siegfried Woeber, the senior political officer from the OSCE Conflict Prevention Center.
Tamar Beruchashvili, the Georgian Ambassador to Romania, on Tuesday said the security of the Black Sea region was “inherently” tied to the security of the country “and vice versa”.