PM Garibashvili: Georgia-US relations “strong as ever”, our friendship based on “shared values”

The Georgia-US relationship today is “as strong as ever", and our friendship is based on “shared values”, said Irakli Garibashvili, the Prime Minister of Georgia, on the celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between two countries.

Garibashvili started his speech by denouncing Russia’s attack on Ukraine, saying the war had shaken “not only regional, but also global security, stability and peace.”

Photo: Government's press office

The Georgian PM pointed out that his country, understanding the atrocities of war, had been demonstrating “full support” for Ukraine.

From a nation which experienced its own Russian invasion back in 2008, and 20% of territory remains occupied, let me be clear: there is no alternative to peace,” he added.

Garibashvili recalled that the US had been one of the first nations to recognise Georgia as an independent country back in 1992, expressing gratitude for the US assistance to Georgia ever since.

Although geographically distant, we share common bonds and shared values,” he noted.

Garibashvili asserted Georgia had finally become “a well-functioning democracy with an open, vibrant economy that is firmly on a path of European and Euro-Atlantic integration,” adding his country would remain “a loyal friend and a reliable ally” for the US.

The Georgian PM pledged to further enhance partnership between the two countries “across all areas of cooperation.”