US Secretary of State thanks Georgian President for support for Ukraine
Secretary Blinken reaffirmed US commitment to both Georgia and Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Photo: Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP
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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his gratitude to Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili for the support the Georgian government has provided to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of the country, as the two officials spoke on Thursday.
Russia’s attack on Ukraine and its continuous occupation of two of Georgia’s regions were the topics of discussion during a telephone call between the two leaders, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.
Secretary Blinken thanked President Zourabichvili for Georgian people’s support for Ukraine while also reaffirming US commitment to both Georgia and Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Spoke with President @Zourabichvili_S to thank her for the people of Georgia’s support for Ukraine and to underscore the firm U.S. commitment to both Ukraine and Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 3, 2022
President Zourabichvili said she appreciated the “resolute support” of the US and expressed her hope that Secretary Blinken would visit Georgia “in near future.”
The Georgian President further thanked her US counterpart Joe Biden for supporting the National Accord process between political forces back in Georgia.
Great ???? with @SecBlinken.Concurred in our mutual support for ????????. Appreciate the resolute support of our ???????? partner to our territorial integrity, security in challenging times
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) March 3, 2022
Thanks to @POTUS for supporting #NationalAccordProcess. Hope for Sec Blinken visit to ???????? in near future
Zourabichvili initiated the process in December, encouraging both the ruling party and opposition members to strive to reach a consensus by listening to each other and exchanging opinions to end long-lasting political deadlocks in the country.
US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan praised the president's efforts, calling her work to bring about an agreement between the sides a "way forward for Georgia."