New US Ambassador presents credentials to Georgian FM
Georgian FM briefed the new Ambassador about the country’s progress in fulfilling the 12 priorities outlined by the European Union for granting its membership candidate status, with Darchiashvili expressing hope that implemented reforms in Georgia would be “properly recognised”. Photo via MFA of Georgia
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Robin Dunnigan, the United State’s newly appointed Ambassador to Georgia, on Thursday presented her credentials to the country’s Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili.
After the official ceremony, Darchiashvili held an introductory meeting with Dunnigan, with the conversation focusing on current cooperation between Georgia and the US in bilateral and multilateral formats, the Foreign Ministry said.
The sides highlighted the need to deepen cooperation in all priority areas, including the four main directions stipulated by the US-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership - cooperation in defence and security, as well as trade and energy, strengthening democracy and increasing people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
Delighted to meet with the incoming U.S. Ambassador @Robin_Dunnigan. Discussed the broad scope of ????????????????strategic partnership. Thanked her for ????????'s continued support for our territorial integrity & sovereignty. Look forward to working together to enhance our relations through… pic.twitter.com/qNODMOKoWo
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) October 12, 2023
While reviewing the security challenges in the region, Dunnigan reaffirmed the US’s unwavering support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, as well as for the country’s foreign policy priorities - European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
Georgian FM briefed the new Ambassador about the country’s progress in fulfilling the 12 priorities outlined by the European Union for granting its membership candidate status, with Darchiashvili expressing hope that implemented reforms in Georgia would be “properly recognised”.
Earlier today in his comments to the media, Darchiashvili said the new US Ambassador would make “a valuable contribution” to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two states, pledging to work “very closely” with Dunnigan to take the existing relations with the US “to a new level”.
Robin Dunnigan arrived in Georgia earlier today, the US Embassy in Georgia said.
Robin Dunnigan, the newly appointed Ambassador of the United States to Georgia, has arrived in the country, the Embassy said on Thursday.
Iraikli Kobakhidze, the head of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Tuesday said he was “optimistic” about Robin Dunnigan, the newly appointed American Ambassador, and added he hoped she would “radically change the policy pursued” by her predecessor Kelly Degnan.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday held a farewell meeting with the United States Ambassador Kelly Degnan, who has completed her diplomatic term in the country.
United States President Joe Biden on Monday submitted the candidacy of Robin Dunnigan for the position of the country’s new Ambassador to Georgia to the Senate.
Robin Dunnigan, the United States' newly appointed Ambassador to Georgia, on Thursday said she, along with the American authorities, supported the Georgian Government and its people on the path to further integrate with the European Union and NATO.
The strategic cooperation between Georgia and the United States and prospects for its strengthening and expansion were discussed on Monday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Robin Dunnigan, the newly appointed Ambassador of the US to the country.
The agenda of the Georgian Parliament and “current events” in the country were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between the Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and Robin Dunnigan, the newly appointed Ambassador of the United States to the country.
Irakli Kobakhidze, the head of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Wednesday expressed hope that the partnership between Georgia and the United States would “considerably deepen” under the leadership of the US newly appointed Ambassador to Georgia, Robin Dunnigan.
A “wide range” of strategic partnership topics between Georgia and the United States, and prospects for its further development were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between the Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and Robin Dunnigan, the newly appointed Ambassador of the US to the country.
The defence cooperation between Georgia and the United States was discussed on Monday in a meeting between the Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani and Daniel Lasika, the Director of Planning, Policy, Strategy and Capabilities of the US European Command.