US Ambassador: Georgia's sovereignty “always” priority

Robin Dunnigan, the United States’ Ambassador to Georgia, on Friday said Georgia's sovereignty was “always” a priority and vowed her country’s Government would work with Georgia against Russian aggression.

In an interview with Imedi TV, Dunnigan noted her “top priority” was to deepen the strategic partnership between the countries.

“That is the top priority of the President and Secretary of State, as well as supporting Georgia's integration in the West - with NATO and the European Union”, she told the interview.

The diplomat also extended her congratulations concerning the European Commission’s recommendation to the European Council to grant the country the EU membership candidate status by saying it was “important” with the country’s future “firmly with the West”.

Dunnigan also added the US Senate was focused on the security of the Black Sea region, and further pointed out strengthening the partnership and alliance of Black Sea countries would “greatly” help Georgia's defence.