Isobel Coleman, the Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programs at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has thanked Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili for “meaningful discussion” on support for Ukraine and Georgia’s “democratic future” following a meeting between the officials on Wednesday.
“Honored to be in Georgia and reaffirm USAID’s solidarity with our partners and allies who oppose Russia's brutal war in Ukraine”, Coleman tweeted earlier today.
Honored to be in Georgia & to reaffirm @USAID’s solidarity with partners and allies who stand in opposition to Russia’s brutal war in #Ukraine. Thank you Prime Minister @GharibashviliGe for a meaningful discussion on Georgia’s support for Ukraine & its own democratic future pic.twitter.com/UsB0w4b05Z
— Isobel Coleman (@ColemanUSAID) March 24, 2022
In their meeting, Garibashvili and Coleman highlighted the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Georgia and the US - marked this year - and pointed to the “strong strategic partnership based on common values and interests”.
The head of the Georgian Government extended his gratitude for the “unwavering political and practical support” of the US, which he said had “helped to strengthen Georgia's democracy over the past three decades” and to establish the country as a “reliable and viable partner”.