FM Zalkaliani, US Senator Cardin discuss regional security, Georgia’s bid for EU membership
During a telephone conversation, the officials exchanged views on Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine and the regional security challenges. Photo: MFA Georgia
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Regional security threats and Georgia’s bid for European Union membership were topics of discussion between Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs David Zalkaliani and US Senator Ben Cardin on Friday.
During a telephone conversation, the officials exchanged views on Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine and the regional security challenges.
Had an excellent conversation with @SenatorCardin today. Exchanged views on Russia's aggression against Ukraine & security threats facing the region. Senator welcomed ????????'s decision to apply for ???????? membership. Grateful for ????????'s support to ???????? throughout the 30 years of partnership. pic.twitter.com/ujeaHUvJDd
— David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) March 4, 2022
Cardin commended the Georgian government’s decision to apply for EU membership, following Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili’s signing of the country’s application for EU membership on March 3 where the PM announced the country was closer to the Union “as never before.”
In the phone call, Zalkaliani expressed his gratitude for the US support for Georgia since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries 30 years ago. Georgia and the US established diplomatic ties in 1992, following Georgia's restoration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
"Slovenia supports EU membership for Georgia," Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša wrote on Twitter on Thursday, as the Georgian government officially applied for European Union membership for the country.
It is a historic day for Georgia – we are signing an Application for EU Membership on behalf of the country.
Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has praised a “historic day” for Georgia with his signing of the country’s bid for European Union membership on Thursday, saying the move “continues the efforts of our ancestors, which was aimed at unification in a common European family.”
US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan has delivered a speech in celebration of 30 years of diplomatic relations between Georgia and the US at the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia earlier today. Ambassador Degnan reaffirmed that Georgia and the US are "strategic partners," and the US is "very proud" to be assisting Georgia in strengthening democracy.
Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs David Zalkaliani and US Senator Jeanne Shaheen reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the wake of war in the country on Tuesday.