Georgian PM, US Georgia State Governor discuss “strategic partnership”
Garibashvili noted his Government appreciated the “outstanding” defence and security cooperation between the two countries, which he called “crucial” in raising the Georgian Defence Forces’ readiness, capabilities and NATO compatibility. Photo: Georgian Government
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The “strategic partnership” and the dynamics of fruitful cooperation between the Georgian and United States governments were discussed on Friday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Brian Kemp, the Governor of the US State of Georgia.
The PM’s press office said the officials expressed willingness to strengthen and expand the partnership in “various fields”.
The meeting also covered prospects of strengthening the existing economic opportunities, with the sides noting the “steadfast backing and assistance” by the US for Georgia over the past 30 years had been “crucial” for strengthening the country's democratic institutions, enhancing its defence capabilities and fostering economic progress.
The discussion also covered the “productive partnership” between the Georgian Ministry of Defence and the Georgia State National Guard.
Garibashvili noted his Government appreciated the “outstanding” defence and security cooperation between the two countries, which he called “crucial” in raising the Georgian Defence Forces’ readiness, capabilities and NATO compatibility.
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.
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”.
Cooperation plans were discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between Brigadier General Roman Jokhadze, the Commander of the Georgian National Guard, and Major General Thomas Carden, the Adjutant General of the United States Department of Defence for the State of Georgia.
Governor of the United States State of Georgia Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will on Tuesday lead a delegation of state officials on an international mission beginning in Georgia’s capital city of Tbilisi and ending in Paris, the US Embassy in Tbilisi said.
Kelly Degnan, the United States ambassador to Georgia, on Friday said the direct flights would be a “very important bridge" between the United States and Georgia.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Saturday hosted Brian Kemp, the United States Governor of the State of Georgia, and his delegation at an official dinner to mark the latter's first official visit to the country.
Brian Kemp, the United States Governor of the State of Georgia who is on an official visit to Tbilisi, on Saturday hailed the country’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and his team’s “hospitality and dedication”.
Bilateral partnership agenda was discussed on Monday in a meeting between the Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and Derek Mitchell, the President of the National Democratic Institute, an American non-governmental organisation.
Georgia and its people, as a “proud and freedom-loving nation”, share the same values and principles of freedom and democracy that “form the foundation of the enduring friendship” with the United States, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Thursday at the official reception held at the US Embassy in Tbilisi on the occasion of the Declaration of Independence of the USA.
The United States Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan on Thursday said the “strong independent spirit” and love of freedom of citizens of Georgia was a basis for close partnership and friendship between the two countries.
Georgian officials congratulated the United States on its 247th Independence Day today.