Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday said his Government was anticipating the arrival of Robin Dunnigan, the new Ambassador of the United States, to the country with “great optimism”.
Garibashvili said he hoped the Government would “form very good relations, and have the most open and sincere relations, from the very first days”.
Garibashvili recalled his “very interesting” meeting with Jake Sullivan, the United States National Security Advisor, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week.
We had discussions on almost all issues. Recently, such high-level talks had unfortunately not been held, [even though] many high-ranking guests came to us from America, but I had a particularly important conversation with Mr. Sullivan, and we touched on practically all issues related to the relations between the two countries, strategic partnership and cooperation”, the PM said.
The Government head stressed the US was the “number one strategic partner” for Georgia, adding “we are grateful to the United States”.
Sometimes there can be some differences of opinion between countries, this is a natural process - we have our interests, America has its goals and interests. There are different opinions and this is a normal process”, he continued.
Garibashvili added his Government did not have “any hidden agenda in relation to any issue”, and further pointed out his expectation of a “very interesting cooperation” with the new diplomat.