US European Command congratulates Georgia on Defence Forces Day
The Command “saluted” Georgian Defence Forces’ “commitment and contributions” to defending democratic values. Photo via US European Command/Twitter
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The United States European Command on Sunday congratulated Georgia on Defence Forces Day.
The Command “saluted” Georgian Defence Forces’ “commitment and contributions” to defending democratic values.
Today marks Armed Forces Day for the nation of #Georgia ????????. We salute the Georgian Defence Forces' commitment and contributions to defending democratic values.#StrongerTogether #PartnerStrong #ArmedForcesDay @usingeo @GeorgianEmbassy pic.twitter.com/Dw2xihJUYU
— U.S. European Command (@US_EUCOM) April 30, 2023
Georgia marks the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the country’s armed forces today.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Sunday congratulated the country’s armed forces on Defence Forces Day and said they were guarantors of Georgia’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, highlighting the Government's duty to appreciate their merits and honourable service.
Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze on Wednesday told Rustavi 2 channel his country’s cooperation with the United States had been “upgraded in all formats”.
The importance of the existing strategic partnership between Georgia and the United States and strengthening their cooperation in “various fields” were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Louis Bono, the US Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations.
The strategic partnership between Georgia and the United States in defence and security and the importance of strengthening it were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Irakli Beraia, the Chair of the Defence and Security Committee in the Georgian Parliament, and Joseph Bilbo, the US Defence Attaché in Georgia.
Today Georgia marks the 32nd anniversary of the creation of its armed forces.